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File name: EAAM045606EN.docx

Rev. 06 Date: 21/10//2015
ID Document: EAAM0456
Product: GC315xx +
GC400xxGC315 -GC315ETH
Revision Date Pages Notes
00 28/03/2014 173 The first version of the manual, drawn-up for version 01.06 of
the controller.
01 21/05/2014 173 Modified section 4.2 and Chapters 3, 8 and 9.
02 19/09/2014 173 GC315Plus added
03 26/11/2014 177 Valid for the 01.11 revision of the controller: a second counter
has been added and a counter for the days left to the
maintenance. The following paragraphs have changed: 5.10.1,
5.14, 12.5.4.3, 12.5.4.10, 12.5.5.2, 14 (faults 39,40,50,57
added), 15.8, 15.10, 15.11. Chapters 12.5.2.15 and 12.5.4.10
have been added.
04 07/04/2015 177 Valid for the 01.15 revision of the controller.
The following paragraphs have changed: 8 and 9 to add device
option with max 100Vac.
05 24/06/2015 Addition of controllers GC315Link and GC400x. All controllers
names have been adjusted. Addition of par. 1.3. Various
paragraphs moved and added.
06 02/09/2015 Addition of controllers GC400Mains and GC400Mains+Link.
ii Technical Handbook
SUMMARY
1. Introduction ............................................................................................................ 16
1.1 Nomenclature ..................................................................................................... 16
1.2 Reference documents......................................................................................... 16
1.3 Information on safety .......................................................................................... 17
1.4 Introduction and prerequisites ............................................................................ 17
1.5 Switch SW1 ........................................................................................................ 18
1.6 Notes on the configuration of the device parameters.......................................... 18
1.7 Definitions ........................................................................................................... 18
1.8 Conventions........................................................................................................ 19
1.9 Software revisions .............................................................................................. 19
2. Views of the device ................................................................................................ 20
3. Technical features ................................................................................................. 24
3.1 Measurement resolution ..................................................................................... 27
3.2 Additional characteristics of GC315Link ,GC400Link and GC400Mains+Link ............... 27
4. Installation .............................................................................................................. 28
4.1 Mounting ............................................................................................................. 28
4.2 Wiring ................................................................................................................. 28
5. Connections and IN/OUT configuration .............................................................. 29
5.1 Basic Diagram (GC315x, GC400x in SSB or SSB+SSTP plants)....................... 30
5.2 Basic Diagram (GC400x in MPM plant) .............................................................. 30
5.3 Functional earth (JC) .......................................................................................... 31
5.4 Device (JD) supply.............................................................................................. 31
5.5 Digital inputs (JN, JM)......................................................................................... 32
5.5.1 JN – Digital inputs ........................................................................................ 32
5.5.2 Virtual digital inputs ...................................................................................... 33
5.5.3 Configuration of the digital inputs ................................................................. 34
5.6 Digital outputs (JL, JI, JE) ................................................................................... 40
5.6.1 Engine commands (JL)................................................................................. 40
5.6.2 Outputs for JI loads change-over command ................................................. 43
5.6.3 Auxiliary outputs (JE) ................................................................................... 44
5.6.4 Digital outputs configuration ......................................................................... 45
5.6.5 AND/OR logics ............................................................................................. 50
5.7 Engine rotational speed measurement (PICK-UP or W) JM-5, JM-6, JM-7 ........ 54
5.7.1 Magnetic pick-up .......................................................................................... 54
5.7.2 W signal........................................................................................................ 55
5.7.3 Revolutions measurement from frequency ................................................... 55
5.8 Analogue inputs (JM, JL) .................................................................................... 56
5.8.1 JM – Analogue Inputs ................................................................................... 56
5.8.2 JL-4 Analogue Input ..................................................................................... 57
5.8.3 Configuration of analogue inputs .................................................................. 58
5.8.4 Virtual ANALOGUE inputs ............................................................................ 61
5.8.5 Conversion curves ........................................................................................ 63
5.9 Analogue inputs (JQ, JR).................................................................................... 65
5.9.1 Analogue outputs on the controller (only GC400x) ....................................... 65
5.9.2 Configuration of the ANALOGUE outputs..................................................... 65
5.10 Optional additional modules ......................................................................... 66
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5.11 Connection to the public electric mains/parallel bars (JH) ............................ 67
5.11.1 Measurement of the mains neutral .......................................................... 68
5.12 Connection to the genset (JG)...................................................................... 68
5.12.1 Measurement of the generator neutral .................................................... 69
5.13 Current transformer connection (JF) ............................................................ 70
5.13.1 Auxiliary current ...................................................................................... 71
5.14 Communication ............................................................................................ 72
5.14.1 Serial port 1 RS232 (JA) – Not available for GC315 .............................. 72
5.14.2 Serial port 2 RS485 (JO) – Not available for GC315 ............................... 73
5.14.3 USB (JB) ....................................................................................................... 74
5.14.4 Ethernet (JS) – Not available on GC315, GC315Link and GC400Link .............. 75
5.15.1 CAN-BUS (JO) connection – not available for GC315 ....................................... 77
5.15.2 CAN-BUS (JP) connection – only available for GC400x .................................... 78
This CAN-BUS interface is only available for GC400x and must only be used for plants
composed by more than one generator (MPM). It is useful to connect all SICES genset
controllers to each other (not necessarily only GC400x): through this communication
channel (PMBC – Power Management Communication Bus) the controllers exchange
all necessary data to manage the parallel functions (see doc. [12]). ............................ 78
The CAN-BUS interface is galvanically isolated. The bus itself can be also used for the
connection to the optional modules DITHERM, DIGRIN, DIVIT, DITEL and DANOUT: in
this case it is also required the use of a CAN-BRIDGE module to avoid that the
expansion modules data of a controller are sent to the other controllers connected to
this CAN-BUS too (see 5.10). ....................................................................................... 78
Connections: ................................................................................................................ 78
6. Link Controllers ..................................................................................................... 79

6.1 Preface ............................................................................................................... 79
6.2 HW Configuration ............................................................................................... 80
6.2.1 SIM insertion ................................................................................................ 81
6.2.2 GSM e GPS antenna .................................................................................... 82
6.2.3 Warning LED ................................................................................................ 82
6.3 Internal battery as option .................................................................................... 83
6.3.1 Connection/disconnection and recharge of the internal battery .................... 84
6.4 Parameters configuration.................................................................................... 85
6.4.1 GPRS/GSM Modem and SMS messages .................................................... 85
6.4.2 GPRS Configuration ..................................................................................... 86
6.4.3 GPS Receiver ............................................................................................... 86
6.5 “Si.Mo.Ne” system .............................................................................................. 87
6.6 Energy saving mode ........................................................................................... 88
7. Main functions ....................................................................................................... 90
7.1 Front panel GC315x ........................................................................................... 90
7.2 Front Panel GC400x ........................................................................................... 91
7.3 Front Panel GC400Mains and GC400Mains+Link ....................................................... 92
7.4 Selector (ref. to fig. 1) ......................................................................................... 93
7.5 Indicators (ref. to fig. 1 and 2) ............................................................................. 96
7.6 Multifunctional display......................................................................................... 98
7.6.1 LCD lighting .................................................................................................. 98
7.6.2 Contrast adjustment ..................................................................................... 98
7.6.3 Mode navigation ........................................................................................... 98
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7.6.4 Display area layout (ref. to fig. 4) .................................................................. 99
7.6.5 Top status bar (ref. to fig. 5) ....................................................................... 100
7.7 Display mode .................................................................................................... 101
7.7.1 Programming (P.XX) ................................................................................. 101
7.7.2 Status information (S.xx) ............................................................................ 108
7.7.3 Electrical measurements (M.xx) ................................................................. 114
7.7.4 Engine measurements (E.xx) ..................................................................... 118
7.7.5 Measures from CAN-BUS PMCB (only for GC400x) (B.xx), ....................... 122
7.7.6 History logs (H.xx) ...................................................................................... 124
7.8 Selection of the language ................................................................................. 132
8. Working sequence ............................................................................................... 133
8.1 Operating modes .............................................................................................. 133
8.2 Mains ................................................................................................................ 136
8.2.1 Internal sensor............................................................................................ 137
8.2.2 External sensor .......................................................................................... 141
8.2.3 Mains global status ..................................................................................... 141
8.2.4 Communication and events ........................................................................ 141
8.3 Generator ......................................................................................................... 142
8.3.1 Frequency .................................................................................................. 142
8.3.2 Voltages ..................................................................................................... 143
8.3.3 Overview .................................................................................................... 145
8.4 Automatic intervention of the generator inhibited. ............................................. 145
8.4.1 Inhibition from contact ................................................................................ 146
8.4.2 Inhibition from clock .................................................................................... 146
8.5 Differences between Mains Simulation and Inhibition ...................................... 146
8.6 Engine .............................................................................................................. 147
8.6.1 Engine running/stopped status acknowledgement ..................................... 147
8.6.2 Engine commands ...................................................................................... 148
8.6.3 Manual control sequence ........................................................................... 149
8.7 Breakers management ..................................................................................... 156
8.7.1 Digital outputs............................................................................................. 156
8.7.2 Digital inputs ............................................................................................... 157
8.7.3 OFF/RESET management logic ................................................................. 158
8.7.4 MAN management logic ............................................................................. 158
8.7.5 Switching logic in AUTO mode .................................................................. 159
8.7.6 Switch ......................................................................................................... 159
8.7.7 Switch management ................................................................................... 159
8.7.8 Automatic power delivery of the generator inhibited. .................................. 159
9. Anomalies ............................................................................................................ 162
9.1 Silencing the horn ............................................................................................. 163
9.2 Acknowledging anomaly ................................................................................... 163
9.3 Acknowledging anomaly ................................................................................... 164
9.4 Communication and events .............................................................................. 164
9.5 Protection OVERRIDE ...................................................................................... 165
9.6 Anomalies related to digital inputs .................................................................... 166
9.7 Anomalies related to analogue inputs ............................................................... 168
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9.8 Anomalies list ................................................................................................... 168
01 – Minimum generator voltage ................................................................................ 168
02 – Maximum generator voltage ............................................................................... 169
03 – Minimum generator frequency ............................................................................ 169
04 – Maximum generator frequency ........................................................................... 169
05 – Belt break (D+ battery-charger failure) ............................................................... 170
06 – Maximum current ................................................................................................ 170
07 – Manual stop while in AUTO ................................................................................ 172
08 – Operating conditions failure ................................................................................ 173
11 – Power reverse .................................................................................................... 173
13 – Mains circuit breaker (MCB) not closed .............................................................. 173
14 – Genset circuit breaker (GCB) not closed ............................................................ 173
16 – Short circuit on the generator ............................................................................. 174
17 – Overspeed (from contact) ................................................................................... 174
18 – Overspeed (from engine speed measurement) .................................................. 175
19 – Overspeed (from generator frequency) .............................................................. 175
21 – Failed stop .......................................................................................................... 175
22 – Overcrank ........................................................................................................... 176
23 – Mains circuit breaker (MCB) not open ................................................................ 176
24 – Genset circuit breaker (GCB) not open .............................................................. 176
26 – Minimum fuel level (from ANALOGUE sensor) ................................................... 177
27 – Low fuel level (from contact) ............................................................................... 177
28 – Low fuel level (from ANALOGUE sensor) ........................................................... 178
29 – High fuel level (from contact) .............................................................................. 178
30 – High fuel level (from ANALOGUE sensor) .......................................................... 178
31 – High coolant temperature (from contact) ............................................................ 178
32 – High coolant temperature (from ANALOGUE sensor) ........................................ 179
33 – Maximum coolant temperature (from contact) .................................................... 179
34 – Maximum coolant temperature (from ANALOGUE sensor) ................................ 180
35 – Maximum oil temperature (from ANALOGUE sensor) ........................................ 180
37 – Starter battery voltage, low ................................................................................. 180
38 – Starter battery voltage, high................................................................................ 181
39 – Service required (first counter) ........................................................................... 181
40 – Service required (second counter)...................................................................... 181
41 – Minimum oil pressure (from contact) .................................................................. 182
42 – Minimum oil pressure (from ANALOGUE sensor) .............................................. 182
43 – Low oil pressure (from contact) .......................................................................... 183
44 – Low oil pressure (from ANALOGUE sensor) ...................................................... 183
45 – Maximum auxiliary current .................................................................................. 183
48 – Emergency stop.................................................................................................. 184
49 – Maximum power ................................................................................................. 184
50 – Service required (days counter).......................................................................... 184
52 – Generator voltages asymmetry........................................................................... 185
53 – Generator current asymmetry ............................................................................. 185
54 – High oil temperature (from ANALOGUE sensor) ................................................ 185
55 – Wrong phase sequence ...................................................................................... 186
56 – Low generator voltage ........................................................................................ 186
57 – Clock not valid .................................................................................................... 186
58 – Low generator frequency .................................................................................... 187
59 – High generator voltage ....................................................................................... 187
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60 – High generator frequency ................................................................................... 187
61 – Lost Excitation .................................................................................................... 188
64 – Fuel pump failure ................................................................................................ 188
65 – Low coolant temperature (from ANALOGUE sensor) ......................................... 189
98 – Maximum time without CAN-BUS data (engine) ................................................. 189
100 – Maximum differential current ............................................................................ 189
105 – Battery charger failure (from CAN-BUS). .......................................................... 189
106 – Maximum reactive power exported (only GC400x) ...................................... 190
118 – Maximum speed from CAN BUS ...................................................................... 190
132 – High coolant temperature from CAN-BUS ........................................................ 190
134 – Maximum coolant temperature from CAN-BUS ................................................ 190
135 – Minimum coolant level from CAN-BUS. ............................................................ 191
136 – Low coolant level from CAN BUS ..................................................................... 191
137 – Low battery voltage from CAN BUS ................................................................. 191
142 – Minimum oil pressure from CAN BUS .............................................................. 191
144 – Low oil pressure from CAN BUS ...................................................................... 192
158 – High oil temperature from CAN BUS ................................................................ 192
159 – Maximum oil temperature from CAN BUS ........................................................ 192
160 – Water in fuel from CAN BUS ............................................................................ 192
198 – Warnings – Yellow lamp (from CAN-BUS)........................................................ 193
199 – Alarms cumulative – Red lamp (from CAN-BUS) ............................................. 193
200 – CAN-BUS connection 1 (PMCB) failed (only GC400x) ................................ 193
201 – Address conflict on CAN-BUS bus 1 (PMCB) (only GC400x) ...................... 193
202 – Errato numero di generatori sul bus CAN-BUS 1 (PMCB) (solo GC400x) ... 194
203 – Negative sequence ........................................................................................... 194
204 – Failed closure of NECB breaker (only GC400x) .......................................... 194
205 – Failed opening of NECB breaker (only GC400x) ......................................... 194
252 – CAN-BUS (EXBUS) expansion modules missing ............................................. 195
253 – CAN-BUS (EXBUS) missing measure .............................................................. 195
254 – CAN-BUS (EXBUS) duplicate address ............................................................. 195
255 - Connection with CAN-BUS (EXBUS) sensor timed out. .................................... 195
271 – Input parallel failed (only GC400x) ............................................................... 196
272 – Mancato parallelo di rientro (solo GC400x).................................................. 196
273 – Incoherent parameters (only GC400x) ......................................................... 196
274 – Sectioned auto production line (only GC400x)............................................. 196
275 – Interface device not open (only GC400x)..................................................... 197
276 – Alarm from CAN-BUS master controller 1 (PMCB) (only GC400x) .............. 197
279 – Bar voltage not coherent (only GC400x) ...................................................... 197
10. Other functions .................................................................................................... 197
10.1 Fuel pump......................................................................................................... 197
10.1.1 Use with an ANALOGUE level transducer ............................................ 198
10.1.2 To use this function requires: ................................................................ 199
10.1.3 Level evaluation .................................................................................... 199
10.1.4 Automatic pump control ........................................................................ 199
10.1.5 Manual pump control............................................................................. 200
10.1.6 Protections ............................................................................................ 200
10.2 Engine Coolant preheating ............................................................................... 200
10.3 Loads protection from mains breaker damages ................................................ 200
10.4 Load thresholds ................................................................................................ 202
10.4.1 Low load................................................................................................ 202
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10.4.2 High load ............................................................................................... 202
10.5 Alternative parameters configuration ................................................................ 203
10.6 EJP function ..................................................................................................... 204
10.7 Maintenance ..................................................................................................... 205
10.7.1 Counter for the hours left to maintenance 1 ................................................ 205
10.7.2 Counter for the hours left to maintenance 2 .......................................... 206
10.7.3 Counter for the days left to maintenance .................................................... 206
10.8 Counters ........................................................................................................... 206
10.8.1 Counters reset ...................................................................................... 208
10.9 Clock................................................................................................................. 208
10.9.1 Automatic update of the clock ............................................................... 208
10.9.2 Engine TEST start-up weekly planning. ................................................ 209
10.9.3 Weekly scheduling of engine operating time intervals. ......................... 209
10.10 Non-volatile memory .................................................................................. 210
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INDEX
AOF.3211 66
A
AOF.3221 66
AIF.0000 43; 60
D
AIF.0100 60
AIF.1000 60; 61 DIF.0000 34; 35
AIF.1001 60 DIF.1001 35; 152
AIF.1100 60; 61; 179 DIF.1002 35; 152
AIF.1101 60; 174; 179 DIF.1003 35; 152
AIF.1110 60; 61 DIF.1004 35; 152
AIF.1111 60 DIF.1031 36; 152
AIF.1200 60; 61 DIF.1032 36; 152
AIF.1201 60 DIF.1033 36; 152
AIF.1210 60; 61 DIF.1034 36; 152
AIF.1211 60 DIF.2001 36; 158
AIF.1220 60; 61 DIF.2031 36; 131
AIF.1221 60 DIF.2032 36; 131
AIF.1300 43; 60; 142; 163 DIF.2033 36; 144
AIF.1601 60 DIF.2034 36; 148
AIF.1603 60 DIF.2061 36; 146
AIF.1605 60 DIF.2062 36; 39; 159
AIF.1641 60 DIF.2063 36; 39; 159
AIF.2001 58; 60; 64; 118 DIF.2064 36; 159
AIF.2003 58; 60; 64; 118 DIF.2092 36
AIF.2005 58; 60; 64; 118 DIF.2093 36
AIF.2051 58; 60 DIF.2094 36
AIF.2101 60 DIF.2095 36
AIF.2103 60 DIF.2096 36
AIF.2105 60 DIF.2099 36
AIF.2107 61 DIF.2121 36
AIF.2109 61 DIF.2151 36; 198
AIF.2111 61 DIF.2152 36; 198
AIF.2201 61 DIF.2153 37; 198
AIF.2211 61 DIF.2154 37; 198
AIF.2301 61 DIF.2181 37
AIF.2303 61 DIF.2211 37
AIF.2305 61 DIF.2241 37
AIF.2307 61 DIF.2242 37
AIF.2401 61 DIF.2243 37
AIF.2403 61 DIF.2271 37; 129
AIF.2405 61 DIF.2272 37; 129
AOF.0000 65 DIF.2273 37; 129
AOF.0102 65 DIF.2330 37
AOF.1000 65 DIF.2331 37
AOF.1001 65 DIF.2332 37
AOF.1002 65 DIF.2333 37
AOF.1003 65 DIF.2501 34; 37; 141
AOF.3001 65; 66 DIF.2502 37; 154; 199
AOF.3011 65 DIF.2701 37; 131; 199
AOF.3013 65 DIF.2702 34; 37
AOF.3015 65 DIF.2703 37; 196; 197
AOF.3023 65 DIF.2704 37; 71; 177
AOF.3025 65 DIF.2705 37
AOF.3035 66 DIF.2706 37; 130; 131; 145; 148; 157; 158
AOF.3101 64; 66 DIF.2708 37
AOF.3111 66 DIF.2709 38; 145
AOF.3121 66 DIF.2710 38
AOF.3201 66 DIF.2711 38
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DIF.2712 38 DOF.0103 47; 50
DIF.2713 38 DOF.1001 47; 144
DIF.2714 38 DOF.1002 47; 144
DIF.2715 38 DOF.1003 41; 47; 144
DIF.2716 38 DOF.1004 39; 40; 47; 144
DIF.3001 34; 38; 151; 167; 170 DOF.1005 41; 47; 144
DIF.3002 38; 151; 167; 170 DOF.1006 46; 47; 144
DIF.3003 38 DOF.1007 47; 144; 146
DIF.3004 38 DOF.1008 47; 147
DIF.3005 38; 188 DOF.1009 47; 147
DIF.3101 38; 132; 136 DOF.1031 47; 194
DIF.3102 38 DOF.1032 47; 182; 192
DIF.3103 38 DOF.1033 47; 144
DIF.3201 38; 107 DOF.1034 47; 192
DIF.3202 38; 107 DOF.2001 47; 150; 151
DIF.3203 38; 107 DOF.2002 47; 150
DIF.3204 38; 107 DOF.2003 47; 150
DIF.3205 38; 107 DOF.2004 44; 47; 151; 170
DIF.3206 39; 107 DOF.2031 47; 151
DIF.3301 39; 193 DOF.2032 44; 47; 151
DIF.3302 39; 193 DOF.2033 44; 47; 151
DIF.4001 34; 39; 160 DOF.2034 44; 47; 151; 154; 170
DIF.4002 39; 160 DOF.2061 47; 188
DIF.4003 39; 160 DOF.2091 47
DIF.4004 34; 39; 160 DOF.2092 47
DIF.4011 39; 161 DOF.3001 48; 132
DIF.4012 39; 160; 161 DOF.3002 48; 132
DIF.4013 39; 160; 161 DOF.3003 48; 132
DIF.4014 39; 160; 161 DOF.3004 48; 132
DIF.4021 39; 161 DOF.3005 48; 132
DIF.4022 39; 161 DOF.3011 48; 132
DIF.4023 39; 161 DOF.3012 48; 132
DIF.4024 39; 161 DOF.3031 48
DIF.4031 39; 161 DOF.3032 48; 140
DIF.4032 39; 161 DOF.3033 48; 137
DIF.4033 39; 161 DOF.3034 48
DIF.4034 39; 161 DOF.3035 48
DIF.4041 39; 161 DOF.3036 48
DIF.4042 40; 161 DOF.3037 48
DIF.4043 40; 161 DOF.3061 48
DIF.4044 40; 161 DOF.3062 48
DIF.4051 40; 161; 194 DOF.3091 48
DIF.4052 40; 161 DOF.3092 48
DIF.4053 40; 161 DOF.3093 48
DIF.4054 40; 161 DOF.3094 48
DIF.4062 40; 160; 161 DOF.3095 48
DIF.4063 40; 160; 161 DOF.3096 48
DIF.4064 40; 160; 161 DOF.3121 48; 196
DIF.4211 40; 160; 171; 193 DOF.3151 48; 158
DIF.4212 34; 40; 171; 193 DOF.3152 46; 48; 156; 158
DIF.4213 40; 172; 193 DOF.3153 48
DIF.4221 34; 40; 143; 145; 176 DOF.3180 48
DIF.4222 40; 143; 145; 177 DOF.3181 48
DIF.4231 40; 172; 173 DOF.3182 48
DIF.4232 34; 40 DOF.3183 48
DIF.4241 40; 168 DOF.3184 48
DIF.4251 40; 168 DOF.4001 48; 158
DIF.4261 41; 190 DOF.4002 48; 158
DOF.0000 46; 47 DOF.4003 48; 158
DOF.0102 47 DOF.4004 48; 158
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DOF.4005 48; 158 EVT.1091 123
DOF.4031 48; 158 EVT.1092 123
DOF.4032 49; 158 EVT.1093 123
DOF.4033 49; 159 EVT.1094 123
DOF.4034 50; 159 EVT.1095 123
DOF.4035 50; 159 EVT.1096 123
EVT.1097 123
E
EVT.1098 123
EVT.1001 122; 132 EVT.1099 123
EVT.1002 122; 132 EVT.1100 123
EVT.1003 122; 132 EVT.1101 123
EVT.1004 122; 132 EVT.1102 123
EVT.1005 122; 132 EVT.1103 123
EVT.1010 122; 137 EVT.1104 123
EVT.1011 122; 137 EVT.1105 123
EVT.1012 122; 137 EVT.1151 123
EVT.1013 122; 141 EVT.1152 123
EVT.1014 122; 141 EVT.1153 123
EVT.1020 122; 140 EVT.1154 123
EVT.1021 122; 140 EVT.1155 123
EVT.1022 122; 140 EVT.1156 123
EVT.1030 122; 155 EVT.1157 123
EVT.1031 122; 155 EVT.1158 123
EVT.1032 122; 155 EVT.1160 123
EVT.1033 122; 155 EVT.1161 123
EVT.1035 122; 155 EVT.1162 123
EVT.1036 122; 155 EVT.1163 123
EVT.1037 122; 155 EVT.1164 123
EVT.1038 122; 155 EVT.1165 123
EVT.1040 122; 149
P
EVT.1041 122; 149
EVT.1042 122; 149 P.0000 98; 99
EVT.1043 122; 149 P.0001 98; 99
EVT.1044 122; 149 P.0002 98; 99
EVT.1045 122; 149 P.0003 98; 99
EVT.1050 122; 149 P.0004 130; 131; 144; 145; 148; 153; 154; 157;
EVT.1051 122; 149 158
EVT.1052 122; 149 P.0101 69; 138; 162; 163; 164; 168; 179; 180;
EVT.1053 122; 149 181; 197
EVT.1054 122; 149 P.0102 101; 138; 139; 162; 163; 164; 168; 179;
EVT.1055 122; 149 180; 181; 197
EVT.1056 122; 149 P.0103 69; 138; 197
EVT.1057 122; 150 P.0104 69; 138; 197
EVT.1058 122; 150 P.0105 133; 134; 137; 163; 169; 181; 197
EVT.1059 122; 150 P.0106 101; 163; 164; 168; 179; 188; 197
EVT.1060 122; 150 P.0107 71; 197
EVT.1061 122; 150 P.0108 71; 177; 197
EVT.1062 122; 150 P.0109 197
EVT.1063 122; 150 P.0110 55; 142; 169
EVT.1070 123 P.0111 55; 142; 169
EVT.1071 123 P.0116 132; 133; 134; 135; 197
EVT.1074 123 P.0117 68; 133; 197
EVT.1075 123 P.0118 68; 133; 197
EVT.1076 123; 202 P.0119 68; 133; 197
EVT.1077 123 P.0124 71; 113; 197
EVT.1078 123 P.0125 167; 178; 196; 197
EVT.1080 123; 155 P.0126 67; 133; 197
EVT.1081 123; 155 P.0127 55; 142; 169
EVT.1082 123; 160 P.0128 69; 198
EVT.1083 123; 160 P.0129 68; 198
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P.0130 71; 198 P.0305 137; 138; 163
P.0131 71; 112; 177; 198 P.0306 138; 163
P.0133 97; 169; 198 P.0307 137; 138; 163
P.0134 169; 198 P.0308 138; 163
P.0135 198 P.0309 163; 164
P.0139 71; 198 P.0310 163; 164; 165
P.0140 66; 71; 177 P.0311 168
P.0141 66; 188; 189 P.0312 168
P.0142 66; 188; 189 P.0313 167
P.0143 66; 189 P.0314 167
P.0144 66; 189 P.0315 179
P.0151 69; 138 P.0316 179
P.0152 68; 133 P.0317 179
P.0201 133; 134 P.0318 179
P.0202 137; 138; 139; 162; 180; 181 P.0319 180
P.0203 133; 134 P.0320 180
P.0204 133; 134 P.0321 182
P.0207 141 P.0322 182
P.0208 141 P.0323 164; 165; 168
P.0209 145 P.0324 164; 165; 166; 168
P.0210 144 P.0325 188
P.0211 146; 170 P.0326 183; 188
P.0212 146 P.0328 138; 139; 162; 180; 181
P.0213 149 P.0331 169
P.0214 149; 169 P.0332 169
P.0215 148 P.0333 169
P.0216 39; 40; 161; 172; 173; 174; 176; 177; 179; P.0334 169
180; 188 P.0335 173
P.0217 147; 166 P.0336 173
P.0218 48 P.0337 58; 173; 174
P.0219 45; 154 P.0338 174
P.0220 45; 154 P.0339 145; 177
P.0221 167; 195 P.0340 177
P.0222 129 P.0341 145; 176
P.0223 146 P.0342 176
P.0224 142 P.0343 172; 193
P.0225 142 P.0344 172
P.0226 138; 139; 143 P.0345 172; 193
P.0227 139; 143 P.0346 172
P.0228 137; 143 P.0347 171; 193
P.0229 137; 138; 143 P.0348 171
P.0230 43; 142; 163 P.0349 43; 163
P.0231 43; 142; 163 P.0350 178
P.0232 142 P.0351 178
P.0233 146 P.0352 178
P.0234 42; 149 P.0353 182; 183
P.0235 153 P.0354 183
P.0236 133; 134 P.0355 194; 195
P.0237 133; 134 P.0356 194; 195
P.0238 133; 135 P.0357 43; 163
P.0239 133; 135 P.0361 178
P.0241 146 P.0362 174
P.0242 145 P.0363 174
P.0244 133; 135 P.0364 175
P.0246 150 P.0365 175
P.0247 151 P.0367 71; 177
P.0301 139; 140; 162 P.0368 71; 177
P.0302 140; 162 P.0373 179; 180
P.0303 139; 140; 162 P.0374 179; 180
P.0304 140; 162 P.0375 174
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P.0376 174 P.0492 94
P.0377 71; 183 P.0493 94
P.0378 71; 183 P.0494 111
P.0379 184 P.0495 91; 92; 144; 148; 166
P.0380 184 P.0500 75; 76
P.0391 180 P.0501 75; 76
P.0392 180 P.0502 75; 76
P.0393 181 P.0503 75; 76
P.0394 181 P.0504 75
P.0395 181 P.0505 75
P.0396 181 P.0508 75; 76
P.0397 181 P.0509 75; 76
P.0398 181; 182 P.0510 75; 76
P.0400 192 P.0511 75; 76
P.0401 193 P.0513 75
P.0402 193 P.0514 75
P.0403 193 P.0530 86; 110
P.0404 182; 194 P.0531 86
P.0405 192 P.0532 86
P.0406 192 P.0533 86
P.0409 202; 203 P.0534 86
P.0410 202; 203 P.0535 86
P.0418 130; 180; 181; 203 P.0536 86
P.0419 130; 203 P.0537 86
P.0420 130; 180; 181; 203 P.0539 86
P.0421 141; 180; 181; 204 P.0542 86
P.0422 141; 180; 181; 204 P.0551 85
P.0423 141; 180; 181; 204 P.0552 85
P.0424 175; 199; 200; 202 P.0553 85
P.0425 175; 199; 200 P.0554 85
P.0426 131 P.0555 85
P.0427 131 P.0556 85
P.0428 131 P.0557 85
P.0436 175; 176; 200; 202 P.0558 85
P.0437 175; 176; 200 P.0559 85
P.0438 178; 181; 200 P.0580 85
P.0441 121; 131; 137; 140; 141; 149; 155 P.0581 86
P.0442 124; 125 P.0582 86
P.0443 124; 126 P.0583 85
P.0450 84 P.0584 85
P.0451 73; 115 P.0700 78; 115; 116; 117; 127; 143; 169; 173;
P.0452 73; 187 174; 176; 177; 179; 182; 183; 184; 185; 186;
P.0453 73 187
P.0454 73 P.0703 78; 182
P.0456 76; 84 P.0704 183; 184; 185; 186; 187
P.0469 99; 100 P.0709 182; 183
P.0470 73 P.0710 146
P.0472 74 P.0711 183
P.0473 74 P.0800 78; 119; 187; 188; 191
P.0474 74 P.0802 189; 190; 191
P.0475 74 P.0803 187; 188
P.0478 75 P.0804 154
P.0479 75 P.0840 38
P.0481 196 P.0847 152
P.0482 197 P.0852 189; 190
P.0483 196; 197 P.0853 190
P.0484 196 P.0854 152; 189; 190
P.0485 196; 197 P.0855 152; 154; 190
P.0486 197 P.0856 65
P.0491 157 P.0857 65
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P.0862 65 ST_008 52
P.0863 65 ST_009 52
P.0880 36 ST_010 52
P.0884 36; 38 ST_011 52
P.0900 190 ST_012 52
P.0902 36 ST_013 52
P.0922 37 ST_014 52
P.0924 37 ST_015 52
P.0974 38 ST_016 52
P.1604 198 ST_017 52
P.1605 198 ST_018 52
P.2000 35 ST_019 52
P.2001 35; 160; 167; 168; 170; 171; 172; 173; ST_020 52
176; 177; 190; 194; 195; 196; 199 ST_024 52
P.2002 35; 151; 160; 161; 167; 168; 170; 171; ST_025 52
172; 173; 176; 177; 190; 194; 195; 199 ST_026 52
P.2003 35; 160; 194 ST_027 52
P.2004 199 ST_028 52
P.2100 35 ST_032 52
P.2151 34 ST_033 52
P.2152 34 ST_035 52
P.2153 34 ST_036 52
P.2200 35 ST_037 52
P.2250 35 ST_038 52
P.3000 46; 47 ST_039 52
P.3001 144; 182; 188; 196 ST_040 52
P.3005 42 ST_041 52
P.3006 42 ST_048 52
P.3200 46 ST_051 52
P.3201 182 ST_052 52
P.3250 46; 47 ST_053 52
P.4017 58; 176; 177 ST_054 52
P.4018 58; 118 ST_055 52
P.4019 58 ST_056 52
P.4020 58 ST_057 52
P.4021 58 ST_058 52
P.4022 58 ST_059 52
P.4023 58 ST_060 52
P.4024 58 ST_061 52
P.4025 173; 174; 179; 182; 183 ST_062 52
P.4033 171; 172; 174 ST_063 52
P.4041 43; 57; 142; 163 ST_064 52
P.4051 59 ST_065 52
P.4052 59 ST_066 52
P.4053 59 ST_068 52
P.4054 59 ST_069 52
P.4055 59 ST_070 52
P.4056 59 ST_071 52
P.4057 59 ST_072 52
P.4058 59 ST_073 52
P.4131 174 ST_074 52
P.6001 65 ST_075 52
P.6002 65 ST_080 52
ST_081 52
S
ST_082 52
ST_000 51 ST_083 52
ST_001 51 ST_084 52
ST_002 51 ST_085 52
ST_003 51 ST_088 52
ST_004 52 ST_089 52
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ST_090 52 ST_132 53
ST_091 52 ST_133 53
ST_092 52 ST_134 53
ST_093 52 ST_135 53
ST_096 52 ST_136 53
ST_097 52 ST_144 53
ST_098 52 ST_145 53
ST_099 52 ST_146 53
ST_100 53 ST_147 53
ST_101 53 ST_148 53
ST_102 53 ST_149 53
ST_103 53 ST_150 53
ST_104 53 ST_151 53
ST_108 53 ST_152 53
ST_109 53 ST_153 53
ST_110 53 ST_154 53
ST_111 53 ST_155 53
ST_112 53 ST_156 53
ST_113 53 ST_157 53
ST_114 53 ST_158 53
ST_128 53 ST_159 53
ST_129 53 ST_176 53
ST_130 53 ST_998 53
ST_131 53 ST_999 53
Technical Handbook xv
This manual is valid for all models of the controllers GC315 and GC400. The controllers
models are different in the communication options available and in the presence of
ANALOGUE outputs. The following table shows the options available on each model.
Controller USB RS232 RS485 Ethernet Modem CAN CAN ANALOGUE

GPRS engine sharing outputs
included
GC315 Yes
GC315Plus Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
GC315Link Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
GC400x Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
GC400Link Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
GC400Mains Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
GC400Mains+Link Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
In the manual, when referring to the controllers, the model name will be used to refer to the
specific model. Otherwise:
 GC315x: to refer to all models GC315, GC315Link, GC315Plus.
 GC400x: to refer to all models GC400, GC400Link, GC400Mains and GC400Mains+Link
In order to avoid misunderstanding, the basic models GC315 and GC400 will be referred as
GC315x and GC400x: they are used only in the manual, they do not appear on the
controller front facia.
[1] SICES EAAM0448xx Parameters Table GC315.
[2] SICES EAAM0504xx Parameters Table GC400.
[3] SICES EAAM0458xx Software Manual BoardPRG3.xx.
[4] SICES EAAS0341xx Serial Communication and SMS Protocol.
[5] SICES EAAS0449xx Modbus Registers GC315.
[6] SICES EAAS0505xx ModBus Registers GC400.
[7] SICES EAAM0136xx User Manual J1939 interfaces.
[8] CAN open – Cabling and Connector Pin Assignment – CiA Draft Recommendation DR-
303-1.
[9] BOSCH CAN Specification – Version 2.0 – 1991, Robert Bosch Gmbh.
16 GC315xx and GC400xx Technical Manual

[10] SICES EAAP0457xxXA USB driver installation guide.
[11] EAAM0410xx User Manual SI.MO.NE.
[12] SICES EAAM0199xx Paralel Functions Manual DST4602/GC500/GC400x.
A lot of accidents are caused by the insufficient knowledge or by the lacking of application of
the safety rules to apply during the operating or maintenance procedures.
In order to avoid accidents, before carrying out any operating or maintenance procedure, read,
understand and follow the precautions and warnings in this manual.
This manual contains the following indications:
CAUTION! This indication is used in the safety messages of the manual when there
are possible danger situations that may cause injuries or death if the danger is not
avoided.
This safety messages describe the normal precautions needed to avoid danger. Ignoring this
instructions may cause serious damages to things and/or people.
WARNING! This indication is used in the safety messages for dangers that, if not
avoided, may cause injuries, damages or malfunctioning.
The message can be also used only for few dangers that may cause damages to things and/or
people.
INFORMATION! This term indicates that the message includes useful information
for the development of the operation or procedures clarifications.
For the appropriate use of this manual it is required knowledge of the use and of the
installation of generator groups.
WARNING!!!
All interventions must be carried out only by qualified personnel, because dangerous voltages
are present on the terminals of the device; prior to performing any operation on the same,
make sure you have opened the circuit breakers and generator set switches, or that you have
removed their fuses.
Do not remove or modify any of the connections while the generator set is operating
Do not, for any reason, disconnect the terminals of the current transformers (CTs).
Incorrect interventions on the connections can result in disconnection of the users from the
mains or from the generator.
Before installing and using the device, carefully read this handbook.
The device uses a large number of configurable parameters and it is therefore
impossible to describe all their possible combinations and effects.
In this document it is not present a description detailed of all the programming parameters: to
this purpose see [1] [2]. These documents should be considered integral part of this manual.
The devices are supplied with a generic "default" configuration; is the responsibility of
the installer to adjust the operating parameters to his/her specific application.
GC315xx and GC400xx Technical Manual 17

SICES srl makes considerable efforts for a continuous improvement and upgrading of its own
products; therefore, they are subject to modifications both in hardware and software, without
prior notice. Some of the features described in this manual may therefore differ from those
present in your device.
IMPORTANT! Both the SW1 switches must remain in OFF position.

The SW1 switches are reserved for accessing special features that are not part of the normal
operation of the device.
If the device is powered with one of the two switches in ON position, it will not turn on.
To restore normal operation you need to cut the power to the same, turn the switches OFF
and power it again.
In case the device does not turn on when powered, the first thing you have to do is to check
the position of the switches.
Although most of the parameters and features can be accessed and configured by directly
operating on the device, some particular features or configurations, due to their nature,
can only be set or changed through the PC program SICES Board Programmer3
(hereinafter referred to as “BoardPrg3”) downloadable for free after registration on the SICES
srl websites www.sices.eu and www.sicesbrasil.com.br.
It greatly simplifies the configuration of the device and its use is strongly recommended. It also
allows you to save the current configuration of the device on a file and to reuse it on other
identical devices,
The program also allows the configuration, saving or loading of the characteristic curves of
non standard ANALOGUE sensors with resistive or live output.
BoardPrg3 can be used on all the SICES devices; connection to the PC can be realized both
directly, via the RS232 serial port, USB, or remotely via modem, RS485 serial port or ethernet
network. To use the program refer to document [3] .
In this document, the term “ALARM” is used to indicate a fault that prevents the generator set
from operating and causes the automatic emergency shutdown of the generator (skipping the
cool down phase).
The term “DE-ACTIVATION” is used to indicate a fault that prevents the generator set from
operating and causes the automatic standard shutdown of the generator (including the cool
down phase). The controller automatically opens the GCB circuit breaker in case of this type
of fault.
In this document, the term “” is used to indicate a fault that makes the genset operation
impossible, and causes the automatic shutdown of the genset with standard procedure.
The term “WARNING” is used to indicate a fault that requires the intervention of the operator
with no need for automatic shutoff of the generator (including the cool down phase). If possible,
GC400x controllers gradually reduce to zero the power supplied by the genset before opening
the GCB circuit breaker. This type of fault is available only for the GC400x controllers.
The codes that identify functions for input, output, status or other functions are preceded by
the following acronyms:
DIF (“Digital Input Function”): the following is a code for the configuration of the digital inputs.
DOF (“Digital Output Function”): the following is a code for the configuration of the digital
outputs.

AIF (“ANALOGUE Input Function”): the following is a code for the configuration of the
ANALOGUE inputs.
AOF (“ANALOGUE Output Function”): the following is a code for the configuration of the
ANALOGUE outputs.
AVF (“ANALOGUE Virtual Function”): the following is a code for the configuration of the virtual
ANALOGUE inputs.
EVT (“Event”): the following is an event code
ST (“Status”): the following code shows the status of a dimension or a condition of the device
or of one of its functions.
In this document a vertical bar on the right margin or a grey background indicates that the
chapter or the paragraph has been amended respect to the previous document’s version.
Changes in the fields of a table are highlighted with a grey background colour.
Several parts of this manual refer to the controller's software revisions. These revisions are
marked with the assigned SICES code (shown on the rear panel of the controller). Software
code version has the following format: EB0250231XXYY, where "XX" is the main revision
number and "YY" is the secondary revision number. Thus, the code EB02502310100 refers to
the controller's software release "1.00". The software revision is also displayed on page “S.06”
(GC315x) or “S.03” (GC400x) of the LCD display.
The software codes available at the release date are:

 EB0250231xxyy: GC315.
 EB0250248xxyy: GC400.

Front GC315
Back GC315

Back GC315Plus
Back GC315Link

Front GC400x
Front GC400Mains

Back GC400 and GC400Mains
Back GC400Link and GC400Mains+Link

Supply power voltage GC315 and GC400:
Vbatt: 7..32VDC with continuous operation.
GC315Link , GC400Link e GC400Mains+Link:

8..32VDC with continuous operation.
Protection against polarity reversal with built-in self-resetting fuse.

Operation during engine start is guaranteed up to Vbatt =5VDC indefinitely.
The device identifies the plant operation at 12 or 24V, to manage its alarms
when powered up and whenever OFF/RESET mode is selected.
Power consumption in For GC315:
stand-by: 300mA @ Vbatt =13.5VDC display lamp on
280mA @ Vbatt =13.5VDC display lamp off
170mA @ Vbatt =27 VDC display lamp on
160mA @ Vbatt =27 VDC display lamp off
For GC400:
400mA @ Vbatt =13.5VDC display lamp on
310mA @ Vbatt =13.5VDC display lamp off
210mA @ Vbatt =27 VDC display lamp on
190mA @ Vbatt =27 VDC display lamp off
On the Link controller the consumption depend on the data exchange activity
with the Provider of the telephone service, on the quality of the connection and
the status of charge of the optional internal battery.
With battery out of power, the consumption is maximum; in stand-by:
GC315 Link , GC400 Link and GC400Mains+Link:

about 650mA @ Vbatt=13.5VDC internal battery in charge
about 350mA @ Vbatt=27 VDC internal battery in charge
Maximum power For GC315:

consumption in operating
condition (relays, alarm, Max 700mA @ 7 VDC
LCD lamp and digital 400mA @ 27 VDC
inputs enabled; static 450mA @ 13.5 VDC
outputs disabled)
For GC400:
Max 800mA @ 7 VDC

430mA @ 27 VDC
480mA @ 13.5 VDC
On the Link controller the consumption depend on the data exchange activity
with the Provider of the telephone service, on the quality of the connection and
the status of charge of the optional internal battery.
With battery out of power, the consumption is maximum; in stand-by:
GC315 Link and GC400Link:

about 140mA @ Vbatt=8VDC

Electric measurements for ANALOGUE/digital conversion at 12bit; sampling frequency 10kHz. True RMS
mains/generator set measurements (TRMS).
voltage and currents: Measurement of the L-N phase voltages and of the L-L concatenated voltages;
measurements of the neutral voltages referred to the power supply minus of the
device.
Input impedance of the voltage measurements:

>280kohm L-L
>270kohm L-GND
>210kohm N-GND
>150kohm L-L
Measurement of three currents with electrical return and C.T. report. In

common, plus a fourth independent current for Neutral current measurement or
differential protection or mains voltage measurement.
It is required the use of current transformers with a secondary current of 1 to 5A
(5A recommended) and minimum power of 1VA. It is mandatory to connect the
return poles of the current transformers to the supply minus of the device.
Maximum mains/generator MAX 300Vac in CAT.IV for measures L-N
voltages allowed: MAX 520Vac in CAT.IV for measures L-L
Maximum currents 5Aac nominal values; possible sinusoidal transient voltage surges up to 20Aac
allowed: with progressive loss of the measurement accuracy depending on the amplitude
of the surge.
Frequency Nominal frequencies of 50 or 60Hz.
measurements: Obtained from the L1 phase voltage both for the mains and for the generator.
Mains frequency minimum sensitivity:
35Vrms L-N @ 50Hz
For the generator the sensitivity is decreasing with the frequency for the
recognition of the started engine and for greater disturbances rejection:
10Vrms L-N @ 5Hz
17Vrms L-N @ 50Hz
20Vrms L-N @ 50Hz
Digital inputs 8 digital inputs; GND supply minus activation. When opened, the voltage on the
input terminals is Vbatt.
Activation/deactivation threshold 2.5VDC
Typical current with closed contact:
6.5mA @ Vbatt= 13.5VDC
12mA @ Vbatt= 27VDC
Relay outputs: Two relays with positive common input, max 3A @30VDC for starter motor and
fuel solenoid valve. Surge protection diodes incorporated.
The common plus also acts as input for the emergency stop. The voltage
measure at the common input is displayed on page S.14 of the display (EM-S)
Two relays with dry changeover contacts for remote control switching, max. 10A
@250Vac.
All the relay outputs can be reset regardless of the parameter.
SSR outputs Four independent configurable outputs to battery plus, max 500 continuous mA
each; internal limitation to approximately 4A max. on transients <150us and
then thermal protection intervention. Protection against overload, short-circuit
and surge and integrated reverse polarity.
The output voltage is supplied through the positive supply terminal of the JD (2)
+BATT. device.
ANALOGUE ouputs (only Two insulated independent outputs (3kV insulation). The range goes from -
for GC400x) 10Vdc to +10Vdc. The resolution is 16bit (0,3 mV/bit).
Excitation output for Maximum current switched automatically, depending on the supply voltage
recharge alternator +D Vbatt:
200mA @ 13.5 VDC
100mA @ 27 VDC
If not used for the battery recharge alternator, you can configure the +D terminal
as ANALOGUE input, to acquire voltage measures ranging from 0 to 32V, or as
additional digital input with +Vbatt activation.
The voltage measure acquired is displayed in page S.15 of the display (D+)
Engine instruments Three inputs for resistive sensors plus one input for measuring and
ANALOGUE inputs compensation of the reference potential of their common minus.
Resistance measuring range:
rated 0..500 ohm with < 0.2% error
0..2k ohm with < 1% error
The three measurement inputs can also be used as digital inputs with GND
activation.
Voltage compensation range of the reference point:
-2.7..+5VDC

Pick-up input for engine Filtered for DC currents blocking.
speed measurement Minimum voltage 3Vac; maximum voltage 60Vac.
W input for engine speed Use the pick-up input, with inner interference suppressor, to be inserted by
measurement interconnecting pins 5 and 6 of the JM connector.
CANBUS Connection Only GC315Plus and GC400:
CANBUS connection with insulation up to 1kV with SAE J1939 and MTU
protocols.
Only GC400:
Additional CANBUS connection with insulation up to 1kV with SICES protocol
PMCBus for the communication with other devices.
RS485 Connection Only GC315Plus and GC400:
RS485 connection with insulation up to 1kV with MODBUS RTU protocol
Display Graphic transflective LCD, size 70x38mm, resolution 128x64
Operating conditions From -25°C to +60°C
GC315Link and GC400Link with internal battery charger:

From -25°C to +60°C
Size 247(L)x187(H)x40(P)mm
Weight GC315 600g
GC315 Plus 620g
GC315Link 650g with optional internal battery
GC400 650g
GC400Link 750g with optional internal battery
GC400Mains 650g
GC400Mains/Link 750g with optional internal battery
Dimensions of the 218x159mm
mounting place

1Vrms
Mains voltages and generator
accuracy <0.5% F.S.
Min. 0.1A (depends on the C.T.),
Current
accuracy <0.2% F.S.
Mains frequencies and generator 0.1Hz ± 50ppm, 35ppm/C typical
Powers Min. 0.1 kW/kVA/kvar (depends on the C.T. ratio)
Power Factor 0.01
Energy 1 kWh/kvarh
Engine speed 1 rpm
Oil pressure 0.1bar (below 10bar)
Coolant temperature 0.1°C
Fuel level 0.1%
Link Link Mains+Link
Modem Quad band 850/900/1800/1900 MHz

Modem operation GSM/GPRS
Data transfer (GPRS) Class 8/10, max download 85.6kbps
GPS Receiver 33 tracking/99 acquisition per channel
Tracking: -167 dBm
GPS Receiver perception Reacquisition: -157 dBm
Cold starts: -148 dBm
Cold start: 28s
First fix time Warm start: 26s
Hot start: <1s in ideal conditions
Accuracy < 2.5m
About 6h with complete unloaded battery; the time
Optional internal battery recharge depends also on the level of the GSM/GPRS signal and
on the data transmission interval
Minimum about 6h with SI.MO.NE data transmission
Internal battery duration interval of 3 min and good signal level; it is higher using
the saving sleep-mode.
GSM/GPRS 50 ohm
GPS 50 ohm; it requires an amplified antenna. The
Antenna Impedance
alimentation is automatically supplied by the GPS
receiver.

The device must be mounted permanently on an electrical panel or cabinet. The back of the
device must be accessed only through the use of keys or tools, and only by personnel
authorized to perform maintenance operations. The device must be mounted so as to make it
impossible to remove it without using tools.
The dimensions of the mounting slot are 250x159mm. The device is mounted with four hooks
with locking screws: once you have put the device in place, insert the hooks in the side slots
and tighten the screws. Be careful not to overtighten the screws to avoid damaging the
coupling slots on the casing of the device.
Due to high voltages associated to the measurement circuits of the controller, all the
conductive parts of the electrical panel must necessarily be connected to the protective
earth by means of permanent connections.
Installing an overcurrent protection device is required for each phase of the mains and
generator voltage inputs. 1A fuses can be conveniently used.
The conductor cross-section of the protective earth of the electrical panel must be at least
equal to the section of the wires used for wiring the mains or generator voltage to the panel.
In addition, it must comply with the limit value of the overcurrent protection used.
For CAT.III applications, the maximum phase-to-neutral voltage allowed is 300Vac, while the
phase-to-phase voltage is 520Vac. Maximum voltage with respect to the protective earth is
300Vac.
The device can operate in CAT.III only if the supply minus terminal of the device and the
neutral terminal of the generator are connected to the protective earth.

No. NAME DESCRIPTION CONNECTOR
1 JA Interface RS232 (Only GC315Plus) 9 Poles Male Canon
2 JB USB USB B
3 JD Power supply 2 poles x2.5mm2 Screw terminal
3 JE Auxiliary Outputs 4 poles x1.5mm2 Screw terminal
4 JF Currents Input 7 poles x2.5mm2 Screw terminal
5 JG Generator Voltages 4 poles x2.5mm2 Screw terminal
6 JH Mains Voltages 4 poles x2.5mm2 Screw terminal
7 JI Remote control switches 6 poles x2.5mm2 Screw terminal
8 JL Engine commands 4 poles x2.5mm2 Screw terminal
Pick-Up / W
10 JM 7 poles x1.5mm 2 Screw terminal
Engine tools
11 JN Digital inputs 8 poles x1.5mm 2 Screw terminal

RS485 Interface (not available on
GC315)
12 JO 3 poles x2.5mm2 Screw terminal
ECU Can-bus J1939 (not available
on GC315)
PCMBUS Interface for parallel
13 JP functions (available only for 3 poles x2.5mm2 Screw terminal
GC400x)
ANALOGUE output for speed
14 JQ regulator (available only for 3 poles x2.5mm2 Screw terminal
GC400x)
ANALOGUE output for voltage
15 JR regulator (available only for 3 poles x2.5mm2 Screw terminal
GC400x)

Ethernet (not available on GC315,
16 JS GC315Link, GC400Link and RJ45
GC400Mains+Link)
GPS receiver interface (available
17 GPS 1 SMA female connector
only for GC315Link and GC400Link)
GSM Modem interface (available
18 GSM only for GC315Link, GC400Link and 1 SMA female connector
GC400Mains+Link)

The connection to the functional earth JC is mandatory, to guarantee the proper operation of
the device and compliance with the EU Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive.
The connection is functional and not protective; the cross-section of the wire can therefore be
smaller. Connect the other end of the wire to a metal screw of the electrical panel (which must
be grounded) next to the JC or to a grounding line, using, in any case, the shortest cable
possible.
WARNING! In order to respect the safety rules, you have to guarantee a mains
insulation not lower than the safety transformer, in compliance to the rule IEC61558-2-
6 or equal.
The JD connector is the supply connector: connect an uninterruptible power supply (usually
the engine starter battery) to the 1-GND terminal (minus) and to the 2-+BATT terminal (plus).
The minus terminal 1-(GND) is the reference and the common return of the digital inputs, of
the outputs and of the current and voltage measurements. It must be connected to the
protective earth. Systems requiring isolation between battery minus and protective earth are
nonetheless usable, but they may generate operating problems and could require special
precautions, such as the use of insulating voltage transformers for the Mains and Generator
voltage measurements.
Although the device is protected by a built-in self-resetting fuse, it is recommended that you
use a fuse for the protection of the positive line 2-+BATT. of supply. All the current delivered
by the SSR outputs flows through the positive input 2-+BATT., therefore you need to
pay attention to the dimensioning of the fuse.
The device automatically recognizes when it is powered if the generator set battery nominal
voltage is 12 or 24V for managing the related logics and alarms. The recognition also takes
place every time you switch to mode OFF/RESET.
Note: connect the positive voltage only after the connections are all established. Before
connect the positive voltage, open all the panel.

The controller is equipped with 8 configurable digital inputs.
In addition to the 8 JN inputs, if not used as measurement inputs, you can also use the JM
ANALOGUE inputs as digital inputs (refer to par. 5.8) and, with different methods, also terminal
JL-4 (signal +D, refer to par. 5.8.22).
You can also increase the number of digital inputs by adding two optional DITEL 16 modules
connected via CAN-BUS, up to a total number of 32 additional digital inputs (see par. 00).
In addition, there are 16 “virtual” inputs available, which are not really present on the controller
or on the expansions, but they are obtained as a result of the logical combination of physical
or virtual inputs, outputs, alarms or logical states by means of proper programming via
BoardPrg3. The virtual inputs can be configured as feature and can be used the same way as
the physical inputs; refer to par. 5.5.25.2.
The device has 8 digital inputs, which can be activated by connecting them to GND. When left
floating, the input brings itself to +Vbatt. Avoid situations where intermediate or undefined
voltage levels can occur.
The same command signal of an input can be shared by several different devices (for
instance one signal that goes to two GC315). In this case it is recommended to separate
the inputs with diodes, as shown in the figure below. This is to prevent the false
activation of the input when one of the devices is being turned off.

GCxxx GCxxx
JN-x JN-x
By default, the functions of the JN inputs on the controller GC315x are the following:
Terminal Function
JN-1 DIF.4232 – “Maximum coolant temperature”

JN-2 DIF.4221 – “Minimum oil pressure”
JN-3 DIF.0000 – “Not used”
JN-4 DIF.4004 – “Generic interlock”
JN-5 DIF.4004 – “Generic interlock”
JN-6 DIF.4001 – “Generic warning”
JN-7 DIF.4212 – “Low fuel level”
JN-8 DIF.2501 - “Genset operation inhibit”
By default, the functions of the JN inputs on the controller GC400x are the following:
Terminal Function
JN-1 DIF.3001 – “GCB circuit breaker status”

JN-2 DIF.2702 – “Enable load function”
JN-5 DIF.4232 – “Maximum coolant temperature”
JN-6 DIF.4221 – “Minimum oil pressure”
JN-7 DIF.4212 – “Minimum fuel level”
JN-8 DIF.2501 - “Genset operation inhibit”
In addition to the 8 digital physical inputs and the 32 of the DITEL module, the controller also
operates 16 virtual digital inputs. The same are operated by the controller just as if they were
physical inputs (with no limitation), but the status of the virtual inputs is not acquired from the
hardware, but it is determined through the software. In fact, every digital input can have an
AND/OR logic associated, which determines its status (see par. 0).
A practical example of use. Suppose you want to activate a warning if the mains voltage
exceeds the tolerance thresholds. Let us use the virtual digital input #1 (as example).
 Using the BoardPrg3 software we associate an AND/OR logic configured as AND to

the #1 virtual digital input, with the following list of conditions:
 ST.064 (“Status of the GCB”)
 ST.017 (“Mains out of tolerance or absent”).
 The virtual digital input will therefore be active when the GCB is closed and the mains
is out of tolerance.

 Let us set the DIF.4001 function (“Generic warning”) within the P.2151 parameter.
 Let us set the desired delay (for example 0.5 s) within the P.2152 parameter.
 Let us set the alarm message (for example “mains voltage warning”) within the P.2153
parameter.
By default, all the digital inputs are considered “active” when the related terminal is connected
to the supply minus of the controller; they are considered “not active” when the related terminal
is not connected to anything. The logic state of the input can be reversed with respect to
the physical state by ticking the “Reversed polarity” box on the input configuration
page on BoardPrg3. The box is only visible if the function selected is other than DIF.0000 –
“Unused”.
You can also reverse the logic state (still individually for each input), by operating directly on
the controller, using the parameters P.2000 (for inputs 1...8 found on the controller), P.2100
(for the ANALOGUE inputs when the same are used as digital), P.2200 and P.2250 for the 32
optional inputs of the two DITEL expansions.
Said parameters have a bit for each input:
 A bit set to zero means that the related input is “active” when it is connected to the
negative supply of the controller.
 A bit set to one means that the related input is considered “active” when it is left open
(connecting the input to ground will change to “not active” the status).
As default, all the bits are set to 0.
Each input (both physical and virtual) has three parameters associated:
 One parameter which configures its function (P.2001 for input 1).
 One parameter which configures any delay (P.2002 for input 1).
 One parameter allows to define a text message to display. (P.2003 for input 1).
See document [1] [2] for the parameters list.
All inputs, whether they are physical or virtual inputs, are managed the same way.
The parameters which configure the delay and the message for an input are used by the
controller only for certain features of the inputs. The table below shows when they are used.
NOTE: in BoardPrg3 the boxes for the delay and for the message are always displayed,
even if they are not used by the controller.
The identification codes of the inputs' functions starting with 3xxx concern operating states,
those that start with 4xxx trigger alarms (interlocks, deactivations, warnings).
Function of
Name Delay Message Description
the xx input
DIF.0000 Not used. Input not used.
It only acts in MAN and in TEST, used to control the manual
closing of the GCB circuit breaker. If there is no input with the
DIF.1001 GCB close command.
function DIF.1002, it acts as “toggle”: it controls the opening
of the breaker when the same is closed and vice versa.
It only acts in MAN and in TEST, used to control the manual
DIF.1002 GCB open command.
closing of the GCB circuit breaker.
It indicates to the controller that the circuit breaker will be
DIF.1003 Only GC400x. GCB commanded externally. temporarily controlled by external logics: the controller will
acknowledge the situation without activating fault.

It is used when GCB is controlled by external devices: the
external device activates this input if it needs the controller to
DIF.1004 Only GC400x. GCB commanded externally.
do the synchronization and to supply the “synchronized”
contact.
Only acts in MAN and in TEST, used to control the manual
closure of the MCB breaker. If there is no input configured
with the function DIF.1032, this input works in reality as
DIF.1031 MCB close command.
toggle: it commands the closure of the breaker when the
same is open and commands the opening when the same is
closed.
Only acts in MAN and in TEST, used to control the manual
DIF.1032 MCB open command. opening of the MCB breaker.
It indicates to the controller that the circuit breaker will be

temporarily controlled by external logics: the controller will
DIF.1033 Only GC400x. MCB commanded externally.
acknowledge the situation without activating fault.
It is used when MCB is controlled by external devices: the

external device activates this input if it needs the controller to
DIF.1034 Only GC400x. MCB commanded externally.
do the synchronization and to supply the “synchronized”
contact.
When the input becomes active, the controller executes a
reset of all anomalies. That is equivalent to change the
DIF.2001 Alarms reset command.
controller mode to OFF-RESET and back again to the
working mode.
If the input is active, the controller status changes from AUTO
DIF.2031 Request for TEST mode. to TEST (controller should be at rest in AUTO mode). When it
becomes inactive, the status changes back to AUTO.
If the input is active, the controller status changes from AUTO
to REMOTE START (controller should be at rest in AUTO
DIF.2032 Request for REMOTE START. Yes
mode). When it becomes inactive, the status changes back to
AUTO.
When the input is “activated” (only in mode MAN) the
controller makes a start attempt (only one) the same way an
DIF.2033 Manual start request.
automatic start is performed, i.e. it controls the starter motor
until starting is accomplished or failed.
When the input is activated (in MAN mode) the controller
DIF.2034 Manual arrest command. stops the engine. This is equivalent to pressing the STOP
button.
When this input is “active”, the controller disables the
minimum frequency and minimum voltage protections of the
generator, because it assumes that the engine is running at a
DIF.2061 Low speed request. speed lower than the usual. The controller also prevents the
GCB closing. In the case of certain CAN-BUS engines, the
controller also controls the reduced rotational speed of the
engine.
When the input is “active”, all the protections for the engine,
DIF.2062 Engine protections override. which normally act as interlock, discharge or deactivation
elements, become mere warnings
When the input is activated, all the protections (except for
DIF.2063 Complete protections override. few, see [1] [2]), which involve interlocks or deactivations,
become warnings.
When the input is “active”, all the protections for the engine,
DIF.2064 Only GC400x. Genset protections override. which normally act as interlock, discharge or deactivation
elements, become mere warnings.
When the input is “active”, the power setpoint during the
DIF.2092 Only GC400x. Second power setpoint. parallel with the mains is represented by parameter P.0902
instead of P.0884.
When the input is “active”, the controller goes to
DIF.2093 Only GC400x. Select import-export mode. “import/export” mode during the parallel with the mains,
whatever is the mode configured in P.0880.
When the input is “active”, the controller activates the
DIF.2094 Only GC400x. Select DROOP mode.
DROOP mode for the control of AVR and voltage.
When the input is “active”, the controller disables all PI
DIF.2095 Only GC400x. It disables the kW control. regulators for the management of the active and reactive
power.
When the input is “active”, the controller transfers the load
DIF.2096 Only GC400x. Genset transfer.
from mains to genset and then opens the MCB.
When the input is “active”, the controller works in BASE
DIF.2099 Only GC400x. Local BASE LOAD. LOAD even if the parameter P.0880 is set as SYSTEM BASE
LOAD.
Used in “load management”. See document [12].
DIF.2121 Only GC400x. Select the master genset.
When the input becomes "active", parameters of alternative
DIF.2151 Select configuration 1.
configuration set 1 are copied in the working configuration.

DIF.2152 Select configuration 2. configuration set 2 are copied in the working configuration.


It is used in plants composed by more gensets: if the input is

active, the switch of the load between mains and gensets is
DIF.2181 Only GC400x. Immediate supply.
carried out after the closing of the first circuit breaker GCB.
It is used if the sharing of the active power is managed by an

DIF.2211 Only GC400x. Enable Load Sharing. external device: the controller uses the signal coming from
this device only if the input is active.
When the input is active, the fuel pump mode is forced in
Only GC400x. Fuel Pump in MAN-OFF
DIF.2241 “Manual-OFF”.
mode.
DIF.2242 Only GC400x. Fuel Pump in MAN-ON mode. “Manual-ON”.

DIF.2243 Only GC400x. Fuel Pump in AUTO mode. “Automatic”.
When this input is active, the operation mode of the controller

is forced into OFF-RESET and you cannot use the buttons on
the panel to change it. 8.1NOTE: when this input is
DIF.2271 OFF by remote control.
deactivated, if there are no inputs configured with the
functions DIF.2272 and DIF.2273, the operation mode
returns to what it was prior to the activation of the input
DIF.2272 MAN by remote control: is forced into MAN and you cannot use the buttons on the
panel to change it.
is forced into AUTO and you cannot use the buttons on the
DIF.2273 AUTO by remote control.
panel to change it.
Only GC400x. Select no power reserve for It is used in the “load management”. See document [12].
DIF.2330
the load function.
Only GC400x. Select power reserve #1 for It is used in the “load management”. See document [12].
DIF.2331
the load function.
DIF.2332
the load function.
DIF.2333
the load function.
Activating the input increases the engine speed (only in the
DIF.2361 Only GC315x. Increase speed case of CAN-BUS engines, equipped with speed control) The
parameter P.0712 defines the speed increase rate.
Activating the input reduces the engine speed (only in the
DIF.2362 Only GC315x. Reduce speed case of CAN-BUS engines, equipped with speed control) The
parameter P.0712 defines the speed reduction rate.
When the input is “active”, the automatic start of the engine is
inhibited. For this function, the parameters “Delay” and
DIF.2501 Genset operation inhibit.
“Message” are not used, whatever their value. The “REMOTE
START” mode is not influenced by this function
In automatic mode, when this input is “active”, GCB is forced
DIF.2502 Inhibition to taking of load to open (and possibly MCB is forced to close).
If this function is defined for one input, “REMOTE START”

DIF.2701 Enable REMOTE START request.
function is inhibited if the input is not active.
DIF.2702 Only GC400x. Enable load function. It is used in the “load management”. See document [12].
If the input is not active, the management of the load
DIF.2703 Enable the load thresholds. thresholds (described in par. 10.4) is disabled.
When this input is “active” the auxiliary current protection

DIF.2704 Disable the protections on the 4th current.
(normally used for differential protection) is disabled.
When this input is “activated”, the thresholds set on
ANALOGUE measures having bit 13 ON in the third
Disable the protections on the ANALOGUE
DIF.2705 configuration parameter (see par. Errore. L'origine
measures.
iferimento non è stata trovata.) do not trigger the relevant
protections.
If this input is not active, the commands sent by the Modbus
Only GC400x. Enable the serial ports
DIF.2706 registers HOLDING REGISTER 101 and 102 are not
commands
accepted.

If this input exists but it’s not active, the protections
Only GC400x. Enable the restrictive
DIF.2708 configured by P.0922 and P.0924 for the parallel with the
thresholds (“1”) for PPR.
mains are disabled. See document [12].
In case of a request for automatic start, the controller
activates its internal sequence for the engine start, but it does
DIF.2709 Only GC400x. Allow start. not activate any real command until this input (if it exists)
activates (for example it is useful to manage the pre-
ventilation).
If this input exists and it is active, the power setpoint for the
Only GC400x. Enable the acquisition of the
parallel with the mains is acquired by an ANALOGUE input
DIF.2710 setpoint for the BASE LOAD from
properly configured. If it exists and it is not active, the setpoint
ANALOGUE input.
is the parameter P.0884.
If this input exists and it is active, the speed setpoint is
Only GC400x. Enable the acquisition of the acquired by an ANALOGUE input properly configured. If it
DIF.2711
speed from ANALOGUE input. exists and it is not active, the setpoint is the parameter
P.0840.
If this input exists but it’s not active, the protection for the
DIF.2712 Only GC400x. Enable protection 27T (PPR).
parallel with the mains “27T” is disabled.
If this input exists but it’s not active, the protection for the
DIF.2713 Only GC400x. Enable protection 27Q (PPR).
parallel with the mains “27U< & Q” is disabled.
If this input exists and it’s active, the frequency setpoint for
Only GC400x. Enable the acquisition of the
the DROOP is acquired by an ANALOGUE input properly
DIF.2714 frequency for the DROOP from ANALOGUE
configured. If it exists and it’s not active, the setpoint is the
input.
parameter P.0974.
Only GC400x. Enable the load function in If this input exists and it is active, the load function works on
DIF.2715
DROOP mode. the controllers in DROOP instead of in ISOCHRONOUS.
If this input exists and it is active, the load function works on
Only GC400x. Enable the load function in
DIF.2716 the controllers in SYSTEM BASE LOAD instead of in
BASE LOAD mode.
ISOCHRONOUS.
It is used to detect the actual status of the KM/MCB circuit
DIF.3001 GCB breaker status. Yes breaker. In case of discordance between status and
command, a signalling will outline it.
It is used to detect the actual status of the KM/MCB circuit
breaker. In case of discordance between status and
command, a signalling will outline it. Warning can be also
DIF.3002 MCB breaker status. Yes issued in this case or, even, depending on the configuration,
the genset can be started in case of MCB closure failure. It is
also used to detect the status of the circuit breaker when it is
commanded by external devices.
It acquires the status of the general circuit breaker that
connects the gensets parallel bars to the load (and to the
DIF.3003 Only GC400x. MGCB status. mains). It acknowledges the status of “parallel with the mains”
and disables the “load function” if the loads are not connected
to the gensets.
Use this input if the genset has to work in parallel with other
gensets managed by not-SICES controllers. It indicates to
DIF.3004 Only GC400x. Other gensets GCB status.
DST4602 that at least another genset has its own GCB
closed.
Only GC400x. NECB (Neutral Earth Circuit It acquires the circuit breaker status for the genset neutral
DIF.3005
Breaker) status. earth.
When the input is “active” the mains is considered to be “in
DIF.3101 External mains sensor.
tolerance”.
It is used in parallel plants, where the controller cannot
Only GC400x. No voltage on the parallel
DIF.3102 directly measure the voltage on the parallel bars. The active
bars.
input indicates that there is not voltage on the bars.
Connect to this input the external device that manages the
Only GC400x. External protections for the
DIF.3103 parallel protection with the mains. The input must be active
parallel with the mains.
when there is no protection.
If this input is “active”, the controller will show the text defined
DIF.3201 Generic status (page 1). Yes by the related text parameter on page S.07 (GC315x) or S.08
(GC400x) of the display.
If this input is “active”, the controller displays the text set in
DIF.3202 Important generic status (page 1). Yes the related parameters associated to the input on page S.07
(GC315x) or S.08 (GC400x), which is displayed immediately
If the related input is “active”, the controller will show the text
DIF.3203 Generic status (page 2). Yes defined by the related text parameter on page S.08 (GC315x)
or S.09 (GC400x) of the display.
If the related input is “active”, the controller will show the text
DIF.3205 Generic status (page 3). Yes defined by the related text parameter on page S.09 (GC315x)
or S.10 (GC400x) of the display.

DIF.3301 Fuel level for pump start. If the input is “active” the fuel pump is started ( see par. 10.1).
If the input is “active” the fuel pump is stopped ( see par.
DIF.3302 Fuel level for pump stop.
10.1)
If the input is “active”, a warning is issued: the message
DIF.4001 Generic warning. Yes Yes shown is the one set by means the related “text” parameter.
If the input is “active”, an unload is activated: the text

DIF.4002 Only GC400x. Generic unload. Yes Yes displayed is the one set in the parameters associated to the
input.
If the input is “active”, a deactivation command is issued: the
DIF.4003 Generic deactivation. Yes Yes message shown is the one set by means of the related
parameters.
If the input is “active”, an alarm (block) is issued: the message
DIF.4004 Generic interlock. Yes Yes shown is the one set by means the related “text” parameter.
If the input is “active”, an alarm (block) is issued if the time set

by means P.0216 is elapsed from the engine running
DIF.4011 Warning (after oil delay). Yes Yes
detection. The message shown is the one set by means the
related “text” parameter.
When the input is “active”, if the time from the engine start
has passed as configured in P.0216, an unload is activated:
DIF.4012 Only GC400x. Unload (after oil delay) Yes Yes
the text displayed is the one set in the parameters related to
the input.
When the input is “active”, if the time set by means of the
P.0216 parameter from engine start has elapsed, a
deactivation command is issued: the message shown is the
DIF.4013 De-activation (after oil delay). Yes Yes
one set by means of the related parameters. If the “override”
function of the engine protections is enabled, a warning is
issued, instead of a deactivation
If the input is “active”, an alarm (block) is issued if the time set
by means P.0216 is elapsed from the engine running
detection. The message shown is the one set by means the
related “text” parameter. If the DIF.2062 – “Override engine
protections”, or the DIF.2063- “Complete Protections
DIF.4014 Alarm (after oil delay). Yes Yes
Override” functions are active, a warning is issued instead of
an interlock. See par. Errore. L'origine riferimento non è
tata trovata. and Errore. L'origine riferimento non è stata
trovata.
If the input is "active" and the output command for the

function GCB, is active, a warning is issued. The message
DIF.4021 Preallarme (se GCB chiuso). Yes Yes
shown is the one set by means the related text parameter.
If the input and the GCB command are “active”, an unload is

DIF.4022 Only GC400x. Unload (if GCB is closed) Yes Yes activated: the text displayed it the one set in the parameters
related to the input.
If the input and the GCB command are “active”, a deactivation
DIF.4023 Deactivation (if GCB is closed). Yes Yes is activated: the text displayed it the one set in the parameters
related to the input.
If the input is "active" and the command for the GCB is also
DIF.4024 Interlock (if GCB is closed). Yes Yes active, an interlock is activated. The message shown is the
one set by means of the related parameters.
If the input is “active” and the output command for the fuel
DIF.4031 Warning (if FUEL is enabled). Yes Yes solenoid is active (JL_03), a warning is issued. The message
shown is the one set by means the related “text” parameter.
DIF.4032 Only GC400x. Unload (if FUEL is enabled) Yes Yes solenoid is active (JL_03), an unload is issued. The message
solenoid is also active (JL_03), a deactivation command is
DIF.4033 Deactivation (if FUEL is enabled). Yes Yes
issued: the message shown is the one set by means of the
related parameters.
solenoid is active (JL_03), an alarm (block) is issued. The
DIF.4034 Interlock (if FUEL is enabled). Yes Yes
message shown is the one set by means the related “text”
parameter.
If the input is “active” and the command of an output set as
DOF.1004 – “Gas valve” is also active, a warning is issued:
DIF.4041 Warning (if GAS is enabled). Yes Yes
the message shown is the one set by means of the related
parameters.
DOF.1004 – “Gas valve” is also active, an unload is issued:
DIF.4042 Only GC400x. Unload (If GAS is enabled) Yes Yes
parameters.

DOF.1004 – “Gas valve” is also active, a deactivation is
DIF.4043 Deactivation (if GAS is enabled). Yes Yes
issued: the message shown is the one set by means of the
related parameters.
DOF.1004 – “Gas valve” is also active, an interlock is issued:
DIF.4044 Interlock (if GAS is enabled). Yes Yes
parameters.
If the input is “active”, a warning is issued: the message
DIF.4051 Warning (the fuel pump is turned off) Yes Yes
The controller blocks the fuel pump as long as this input is
“active”
If the input is “active”, an unload is issued: the message
Only GC400x. Unload (the fuel pump is shown is the one set by means the related “text” parameter.
DIF.4052 Yes Yes
turned off) The controller blocks the fuel pump as long as this input is
“active”
If the input is “active”, a deactivation is issued: the message
Only GC400x. Deactivation (the fuel pump is shown is the one set by means the related “text” parameter.
DIF.4053 Yes Yes
“active”
If the input is “active”, an interlock is issued: the message
Only GC400x. Interlock (the fuel pump is shown is the one set by means the related “text” parameter.
DIF.4054 Yes Yes
“active”
When the input is “active”, an unload is usually activated. If
the function “engine protections OVERRIDE” is activated, a
DIF.4062 Only GC400x. Unload (OVERRIDE) Yes Yes
warning is issued. The text displayed is the one set in the
parameters related to the input.
When the input is active, a deactivation is usually activated. If
the function “engine protections OVERRIDE” is activated, a
DIF.4063 Only GC400x. Deactivation (OVERRIDE) Yes Yes
warning is issued. The text displayed is the one set in the
parameters related to the input.
If the input is “active”, normally an interlock is activated. If the
“override engine protections” function is enabled, a warning is
DIF.4064 Alarm (subject to override). Yes Yes
issued. The message shown is the one set by means of the
related parameters.
If the input is “active”, an interlock with a fixed description
DIF.4211 Minimum fuel level Yes (language-dependant) is activated. This function can be also
used for the “Fuel pump management” (see par. 10.1).
If the input is “active”, a warning with a fixed description
DIF.4212 Low fuel level Yes (language-dependant) is activated. This function can be also
If the input is “active”, a warning with a fixed description
DIF.4213 High fuel level Yes (language-dependant) is activated. This function can be also
DIF.4221 Minimum oil pressure Yes P.0216 parameter from engine start has elapsed, a fixed
description (language-dependant) interlock is activated.
DIF.4222 Low oil pressure Yes P.0216 parameter from engine start has elapsed, a fixed
description (language-dependant) warning is activated.
DIF.4231 High coolant temperature Yes P.0216 parameter from engine start has elapsed, a fixed
DIF.4232 Maximum coolant temperature Yes P.0216 parameter from engine start has elapsed, a fixed
Normally, the “tripped” contact of the machine protection
breaker is connected to this input. If the input is “active”, an
DIF.4241 Overload. Yes
interlock with a fixed description (language-dependant) is
activated.
If the input is “active”, an interlock with a fixed description
DIF.4251 Overspeed Yes
(language-dependant) is activated.
If the input is “active”, the controller doesn’t work in parallel
DIF.4261 Only GC400x. Auto-production line Yes
with the mains and it stops the genset.

By default, the controller has 8 digital internal relay outputs on connectors JL, JI and JE. It is possible to add two modules
DITEL 16 IN, each managing up to two relay modules DITEL 8 OUT, for a total of 32 additional outputs other than the one
included in the controller.
Basic diagram for switching off when de-energizing
The JL connector is configured by default for connecting the starter motor (START), fuel
solenoid valve (FUEL SOLENOID); although not configured by default, there is also an output
for energizing/controlling the operation of the battery recharge alternator ( +D ). Unless used
to configure the engine (for example engines with CAN-BUS), the two outputs can be
reconfigured from parameter for other purposes and also terminal +D may be used as digital
input or additional voltage measurement input.
The status of the START and FUEL outputs is displayed on page S.13 (0= output inactive, 1=
output active).
The standard functions of the JL ouputs configured by default are the following:
Terminal Function
JL-1 DOF.1005 – “Command for engine start”

JL-3 DOF.1003 – “Fuel valve”
In detail:
Common positive input for the START and FUEL outputs. It must be connected to the starter
battery and must be fuse protected, with a capacity suitable for the current to be delivered,
through a contact of the emergency button, i.e. this connection must be interrupted when the
emergency button is pressed (NOTE: this does not apply to systems with arrest while
energized). Several emergency buttons may be used by series connecting them to each other.

If no voltage is present (i.e. when pressing the emergency button) in the operating
modes (MAN, AUTO, TEST, etc.) the device causes the A048 emergency stop blockage.
You cannot configure the controller to disable the emergency stop blockage.
The voltage to the JL-2 terminal is measured to the purpose of managing the relevant alarm
and is displayed on page S.15, under entry EM-S
Caution: do not use the terminal as common minus for the two relay outputs. Within the
outputs there are damper diodes for opening overvoltages that would be conducted and
immediately damaged.
Positive relay output, with maximum capacity of 3A @30VDC. Integrated internal diode for
damping opening overvoltages. This terminal shows the battery voltage present on connector
JL-2; although one is already present inside, with particularly inductive loads (remote control
switches, electromagnets, etc.) it is recommended to use a damper diode for opening
overvoltages.
Caution: for currents above the nominal value, it’s recommended to use an external relay.
The controller activates this command when motor start is required and deactivates it
automatically within 200-300ms from the instant when it recognizes the motor started state.
If this command is not necessary (for example with CAN-BUS interface engines), the output
can be configured for other purposes by means of the parameter P.3005, refer to par. 5.6.46.4
and [1] [2].
Positive relay output, with a capacity of 3A @30VDC. Integrated internal diode for damping
opening overvoltages. This terminal shows the battery voltage present on connector JL-2;
although one is already present inside, with particularly inductive loads (remote control
switches, electromagnets, etc.) it is advisable to use a damper diode for opening overvoltages.
Caution: for currents above the nominal value, it’s recommended to use an external relay.
The output is configured by default to control the fuel interception solenoid valve with de-
energizing arrest systems (see below); if not used for this purpose (for example in the case of
engines with CAN-BUS interface), it can be reconfigured to serve other purposes by means of
the parameter P.3006, refer to par. 5.6.4 and [1] [2].
Two different ways to stop the engine are implemented in GC315.
Drop-down stop system

With this system (most widely used and default configuration of the GC315) the engine is
started by delivering power to the solenoid valve, which opens/closes the fuel flow and is
turned off by cutting the power.
So the controller activates the JL-3 FUEL SOLENOID outlet prior to starting the engine (at
least a delay of 200 ms is provided between the activation of this command and the activation
of the command for the starter motor). It deactivates it when the motor must be turned off. If
the engine is stopped by other means, it is possible to delay the deactivation of this command
through parameter P.0234.
Pick-up stop system

This system is used when the engine requires an explicit command to stop. It is mainly used
for safety reasons: in case of arrest during de-energizing, in fact, if you accidentally disconnect
the wire connected to the JH-3 terminal, the engine stops. Instead, in case of shut-off while
energizing, the engine does not stop until it receives the explicit arrest command.
By default, the positive auxiliary output JE-1 is configured for the command of arrest during
energizing. You can configure any other output or even the same output JL-3 FUEL

SOLENOID (while observing the warning below) to give the shutdown command by setting
the relevant parameters (refer to par. 5.6.4 and [1]).
WARNING! The series connection of the emergency stop button to terminal JL-
2 DOES NOT WORK WITH SYSTEMS OF ARREST DURING ENERGIZING
because you would get the opposite effect, i.e. cutting the power to the stop valve,
even if the GC315 activates the A048 Emergency stop LOCK and the output
configured as stop command anyway. For these systems, in case you need to
guarantee the operation of the mushroom pushbutton irrespective of the operation of
the GC315, it must have a double contact: one NC connected in series to the JL-3,
as shown before, to cut the power to the starter motor and one NO between battery
plus and valve/stop command with no intermediate fuses which, when activated,
delivers positive voltage to the stop valve by bypassing the GC315 command.
NOTE: To configure the JL-4 for the +D connection at recharge alternator energizing
you need to configure the parameter P.4041 with the value AIF.1300 – “Signal +D”. To
use the JL-4 for functions not correlated to +D refer to par. 0 and correlated. The output
is configured by default as AIF.0000 – “Unused”.
When the controller starts the engine, the JL-4 terminal supplies the necessary power for
energizing the battery recharge alternator.
With stationary engine and alternator, the alternator +D terminal is practically a short circuit to
the battery minus and the voltage at its ends is close to 0V. During and after engine starting,
as well as under normal operating conditions, with the revolution of the recharge alternator,
the +D voltage rises up to the value of the battery voltage. When the engine stops, or even if
only the recharge alternator stops because of the breakage of the drive belt, the +D voltage
returns to 0V. The same thing happens in case of malfunction of the alternator.
The power delivered with the alternator stationary is limited internally and is 200mA for 12V
systems and 100mA for 24V systems through an automatic threshold on the value of the
battery voltage. The transition point between the two power levels occurs at approximately
Vbatt=19VDC.
The energizing command is activated on the engine start command.
During the engine start cycle, up to when the engine is no longer acknowledged as started
with a method whatsoever (voltage, frequency, rpm, +D voltage, oil pressure), the command
is kept active for 30s continuously and then is deactivated/activated every 5s (5s ON followed
by 5s OFF) until the starting sequence ends. When the engine is acknowledged as started,
the command is kept active for 5 more seconds and then is released.
GC315 also uses the JL-4 to measure the +D voltage of the recharge alternator, both during
engine start and during its operation. It is displayed in the S.15 menu, under item D+.
The voltage measure can be used for two purposes:
 Engine running/stop detection
 Usually the recharge alternator is driven by the drive shaft through a drive belt.
Normally, the drive belt also drives other mechanical components of the engine, for
example the cooling fan of the radiator. If during engine operation the +D voltage of
the recharge alternator drops below 0V or if it does not rise after start, once the P.0349
time is up, it is assumed that the belt is broken or at least that there is a malfunction
and the controller activates the anomaly AL.005 (“A005 – Broken belt”) that can be
configured with the parameter P.0357 (as warning, deactivation or lock) to protect the
engine from the lack of operation of the mechanical parts driven by the belt.

Using parameters P.0230 and P.0231 it is possible to enable/disable the acknowledgement of
engine started by D+ signal; by using the parameter P.0349 it is possible to disable the AL.005
anomaly(“A005 – Broken belt”) (see document [1] [2]).
The controller uses two 10A@250Vac dry contact relays for controlling loads change-over. On
the JI connector there is a changeover dry contact for each of the two relays.
Terminal Function
JI-1 Normally open contact, of the GCB relay.
JI-2 Normally closed contact, of the GCB relay.
JI-3 Common contact of the GCB relay.
JI-4 Normally open contact, of the MCB relay.
JI-5 Normally closed contact, of the MCB relay.
JI-6 Common contact of the MCB relay.
The outputs functions included in the GC315x controller are the following:
Terminal Function
JI-4 DOF.2004 – “MCB stable opening command”
JI-1 DOF.2034 – “GCB stable closing command”
The outputs functions included in the GC400x controller are the following:
Terminal Function
JI-4 DOF.2032 – “GCB impulsive opening command”
JI-1 DOF.2033 – “GCB impulsive closing command”
Below an example of use of the two commands for plants that do not include the parallel
with the mains or with other gensets (GC315x, GC400x with SPM or SSB plants).

By default, the GCB command is used to connect the loads to the generator, while the MCB
command is used to connect the loads to the mains. Both relays can be used for other
functions.
You must use the normally closed contact of the MCB and the normally opened contact of the
GCB: that way, even if the controller is not powered, the loads remain still connected to the
mains.
Three different systems can be used to change-over the loads:
 SWITCH (SIRCOVER): with only one command, the loads are changed-over to the
mains or to the generator. Use the Jl-01 and Jl-03 terminals to control the SIRCOVER:
that way, with the controller unpowered, the loads are automatically changed-over to
the mains. The MCB output (terminals 4... 6 of the JI) is not used, therefore it can be
associated to a different function. Configure parameter P.0220 with the time the
SIRCOVER needs for the changeover: that way the controller avoids reversing the
command before the changeover is completed (operation that risks blocking the
SIRCOVER). Instead, reset the P.0219 parameter, because the pause between mains
and genset and vice-versa is ensured by the SIRCOVER.
 Two separate circuit breakers (for GC315x, preferably mechanically and electrically
interlocked). The command for the breaker connecting the loads to the generator
(GCB) must be taken between terminals 1 and 3 of the Jl connector. That way, with
the controller unpowered, the contact opens and the GCB breaker separates the
generator from the loads. The command for the breaker connecting the loads to the
mains (MCB) must be taken between terminals 5 and 6 of the Jl connector. That way,
with the controller unpowered, the contact closes and the MCB breaker separates the
loads from the power mains. Set to zero parameter P.0220 (the command can always
be reversed immediately) and set within parameter P.0219 the pause interval that you
want during change-over. The controller logics prevent a non-synchronized
simultaneous closing of both GCB and MCB; however, an external protection logic,
dependent upon the plant type, shall be used.
 One circuit breaker (for manual gensets where the mains is missing). Use the Jl-01
and Jl-03 terminals to control the breaker: that way, with the controller unpowered, the
loads are separated from the generator. Set to zero both parameter P.0220 and
parameter P.0219.
For the changeover operation see par. 8.7.
If there is only one circuit breaker, the MCB output (terminals 4... 6 of the JI) is not used,
therefore it can be associated to a different function (see par. 5.6.46.4.).
The device manages four digital outputs, entirely programmable. When activated, they bring
themselves to the positive supply voltage on the JD-2 supply terminal.
The rated capacity of each output is 500mA; the total power is, therefore, of 2A. Never exceed
these values during standard operation.

The outputs are independent and protected individually from overloads, short circuits, polarity
reversal and overheating. The overload protection cuts in to limit the current spikes to an
instantaneous value of 4A, to allow the activation of loads that require a transient inrush current
greater than the rated. If this condition persists, after 150us the thermal protection cuts in
progressively, until the output is turned off.
With inductive loads (power relays, electromagnetic actuators), although some are already
present inside, it is advisable to use diodes for damping opening overvoltages.
All the current delivered by the outputs must be made available through the JE 2-+BATT;
make sure that any safety fuse on the supply plus has a capacity and response time
suitable to power and protect both the outputs and the GC315 under any condition of
use.
The outputs functions configured by default are the following:

Terminal Function
JE-1 DOF.1006 – “Excitation stop command”
JE-2 DOF.3152 – “External acoustic horn”
JE-3 DOF.0000 – “Not used”
JE-4 DOF.0000 – “Not used”
All controllers digital outputs (JE, JL and JI) and those of the additional DITEL modules are
completely configurable individually.
The status of the digital outputs is displayed on page S.13 and S.14 (0= output inactive, 1=
output active).
By default, all outputs are activated when the related function requires it (for example the fuel
pump output starts operating when the pump must be activated).
Using the BoardPrg3 it’s possible to reverse the activation by simply ticking the “Reverse
polarity” box on the top of the configuration page of every single output.
By operating directly on the controller you can reverse anyway the outputs logic (still
individually for each output), even by means of the parameters P.3000 for the outputs on the
controller (a total of 8 bit), P.3200 (16 bit) for the two DITEL 8 OUT additional modules
connected to the first DITEL 16 IN controller and P.3250 (16 bit) for the two DITEL 8 OUT
additional modules connected to the second DITEL 16 IN:
 A zero-bit means that the output is normally on standby and starts operating when the
related feature requires it.
 A one-bit means that the output is normally operating and goes on standby when the
related function requires it.
The mapping of the outputs on the controller is:
BIT Value Output

0 1 Output 1
1 2 Output 2
2 4 Output 3
3 8 Output 4
4 16 Output 5 (JL-1)
5 32 Output 6 (JL-3)
6 64 Output 7 (JI-4)
7 128 Output 1 (JI-1)
While the mapping of the outputs on the two DITEL 8 OUT modules is:

BIT Value Output
0 1 Output 1
1 2 Output 2
2 4 Output 3
3 8 Output 4
4 16 Output 5
5 32 Output 6
6 64 Output 7
7 128 Output 8
8 256 Output 9
9 512 Output 10
10 1024 Output 11
11 2048 Output 12
12 4096 Output 13
13 8192 Output 14
14 16384 Output 15
15 32768 Output 16
Basically, if you want to reverse the logic of an output you need to add the corresponding value
into its parameter:
For example, if you want to invert outputs 3 and 4 on the controller you have to set P.3000
=12 (i.e. 4+8); if you want to invert outputs 5 and 10 of the second DITEL genset (16 IN + 16
OUT) you have to set P.3250=1056 (i.e. 32+1024)
As default, all the bits are set to 0.
The digital outputs can be used directly as command for devices outside the controller, or for
reporting certain operating conditions.
See below the outputs configurable on the digital outputs:

Code Description. Note
DOF.0000 Not used.
DOF.0102 Only GC400x. It is commanded by The controller does not command the output with its own internal logics, but with the
the serial ports. commands it receives through the serial ports.
DOF.0103 AND/OR logics. The status of the output is the result of the combination of the AND/OR logics. See par.
06.5
DOF.1001 Glow plugs preheating. Command for glow plugs preheating for Diesel engines; see par. 8.6.2
DOF.1002 Engine control unit enabling. Command for ECU enabling; see par. 8.6.2
DOF.1003 Fuel valve. Command for the fuel interception solenoid; see par. 8.6.2
DOF.1004 Gas valve. Command for activating the gas valve (for gas engines); see par. 8.6.2
DOF.1005 Engine start command. Command for the starter motor; see par. 8.6.2
DOF.1006 Stop command. Command for engine stop with arrest when energized; see par. 5.6.1.36.1.3 and par.
8.6.2
DOF.1007 Low speed command. Some engines are provided with an output to reduce the rotational speed; see par. 8.6.2
DOF.1008 Select battery 1. Select battery 1 to start the engine; see par. Errore. L'origine riferimento non è stata
rovata.
DOF.1009 Select battery 2. Select battery 2 to start the engine; see par. Errore. L'origine riferimento non è stata
rovata.
DOF.1031 Coolant preheating. Thermostat command for coolant pre-heating; see 10.2
DOF.1032 Fuel pump. Fuel pump activation command.
DOF.1033 Pre-lubrication command. Command to activate the pre-lubrication pumps before starting the engine; see par. 8.6.2
DOF.1034 Fuel pump solenoid. Command to activate the fuel interception solenoid on the fuel pump line; see par. 10.1
DOF.2001 MCB (NC) under voltage coil. See par. 8.7.1
DOF.2002 MCB opening coil. See par. 8.7.1
DOF.2003 MCB closing coil. See par. 8.7.1
DOF.2004 MCB stable opening command. See par. 8.7.1
DOF.2031 GCB under voltage coil. See par. 8.7.1
DOF.2032 GCB opening coil. See par. 8.7.1
DOF.2033 GCB closing coil. See par. 8.7.1

DOF.2034 GCB stable closing command. See par. 8.7.1
DOF.2061 Only GC400x. NECB command. It commands the opening and the closing of the NECB. It is used in plants in parallel
among gensets or with the mains.
DOF.2091 Only GC400x. GTS closing It commands the opening and the closing of the GTS circuit breaker (together with the
command. command for the MTS circuit breaker, it’s possible to manage an external switch even in
case of parallel among more gensets).
DOF.2092 Only GC400x. MTS closing It commands the opening and the closing of the MTS circuit breaker (together with the
command. command for the GTS circuit breaker, it’s possible to manage an external switch even in
case of parallel among more gensets).
DOF.3001 Only GC400x. OFF/Reset. It is activated when the controller is in OFF/RESET mode.
DOF.3002 Only GC400x. Man. It is activated when the controller is in MANUAL mode.
DOF.3003 Only GC400x. Auto. It is activated when the controller is in AUTOMATIC mode.
DOF.3004 Test. It is activated when the controller is in TEST mode.
DOF.3005 Only GC400x. Remote start. It is activated when the controller is in REMOTE START mode.
DOF.3011 Controller not in OFF/RESET mode It is activated when the controller is in MAN or AUTO mode.
DOF.3012 One of the automatic modes. It is activated when the controller is in one of the automatic operation modes that is
AUTO, TEST or REMOTE START.
DOF.3031 Only GC400x. Voltage on parallel It is activated when there is voltage on the parallel bars.
bars.
DOF.3032 Generator in tolerance It is active when the generator parameters are in the normal operation window
DOF.3033 Mains in tolerance It is active when the mains parameters are within the “mains presence” window
DOF.3034 Only GC400x. Mains in tolerance This output is deactivated when there is an anomaly on the mains voltage that requires
(protections for parallel with the the interruption of the parallel with the mains.
mains)
DOF.3035 Only GC400x. It is the first command of the 27Q protection for the parallel with the mains.
DOF.3036 Only GC400x. It is the second command of the 27Q protection for the parallel with the mains.
DOF.3037 Only GC400x. This output is activated when the mains status allows the closing of the GCB circuit
breaker and the parallel with the mains.
DOF.3061 Engine running. Active after detection of the engine running status, even when it is started manually.
DOF.3062 Only GC400x. It is activated if the engine is working and if the “delay before supply” has been carried out
(P.0218)
DOF.3091 Only GC400x. It is activated during the synchronisation for the closing of the GCB circuit breaker.
DOF.3092 Only GC400x. It is activated during the synchronisation for the closing of the MCB or MGCB circuit
breaker.
DOF.3093 Only GC400x. It is activated during the synchronisation for the closing of the GCB, MCB or MGCB circuit
breaker.
DOF.3094 Only GC400x. It is activated during the synchronisation for the closing of the GCB, MCB or MGCB circuit
breaker, when the genset is synchronous with the mains or with the parallel bars.
DOF.3095 Only GC400x. It is activated when the genset is supplying in parallel with the mains.
DOF.3096 Only GC400x. It is activated when the genset is supplying in parallel with other gensets (but not with the
mains).
DOF.3121 Load thresholds It is activated to report, depending on the configuration, a status of high load or low load.
See par. 10.4
DOF.3151 Reset faults. It is activated when the controller goes in RESET mode.
DOF.3152 Outside siren. It is activated together with the internal siren.
DOF.3153 Only GC400x. It is activated in OFF/RESET mode by pressing the STOP key: it can be used to turn on
possible external led to the controller, and have one only procedure to test the leds
DOF.3180 Only GC400x. Used for the load management, see [12].
DOF.4001 Warnings It is activated in presence of warnings
DOF.4002 Only GC400x. It is activated in presence of unloads
DOF.4003 Only GC400x. It is activated in presence of deactivations
DOF.4004 Only GC400x. It is activated in presence of alarms
DOF.4005 Alarms, deactivations and unloads. It is activated in the presence of alarms, deactivations and unloads.

DOF.4031 Generator faults. It is activated in the presence of faults of the generator, i.e.:
 001: Minimum generator voltage.
 002: Maximum generator voltage.
 003: Minimum generator frequency.
 004: Maximum generator frequency.
 006: Maximum current.
 008: Standard operation conditions not met.
 015: Overload (from contact)
 016: Short circuit.
 052: Voltages uNotealancing.
 053: Currents uNotealancing.055: Wrong phases sequence.
 056: Low generator voltage.
 058: Low generator frequency.
 059: High generator voltage.
 060: High generator frequency.
 061: Excitation loss.

DOF.4032 Engine faults. It is activated in the presence of faults of the engine, i.e.:
 005: Belt break (D+ battery-charger failure)
 021: Engine not stopped.
 022: Engine not started.
 031: High coolant temperature (from contact).
 032: High coolant temperature (from analogue sensor)
 033: Maximum coolant temperature (from contact).
 034: Maximum coolant temperature (from analogue sensor)
 037: Start battery low voltage.
 038: Start battery high voltage.
 039: Service required 1.
 040: Service required 2.
 041: Minimum oil pressure (from contact).
 042: Minimum oil pressure (from analogue sensor)
 043: Low oil pressure (from contact).
 044: Low oil pressure (from analogue sensor)
 049: High power
 050: Service required (days counter)
 054: High oil temperature (from analogue sensor)
 062: Fault in connection to the CAN bus.
 065: Low coolant temperature (from analogue sensor)
 098: Engine communication lost.
 105: Belt from Can-Bus is broken.
 132: High temperature of the coolant from the Can-Bus.
 134: Maximum temperature of the coolant from the Can-Bus.
 135: Minimum level of the coolant from Can-Bus.
 136: Low level of the coolant from Can-Bus.
 137: Low battery voltage from Can-Bus.
 142: Minimum oil pressure from Can-Bus.
 144: Low oil pressure from Can-Bus.
 158: High oil temperature from Can-Bus.
 159: Maximum oil temperature from Can-Bus.
 198: Cumulative of warnings from Can-Bus.
 199: Cumulative of the alarms (locks) from Can-Bus

DOF.4033 Speed controller faults. It is activated in case of faults in the engine rotational speed, i.e.:
 003: Minimum generator frequency.
 004: Maximum generator frequency.
 011: Power reverse.
 017: Overspeed (from contact)
 018: Overspeed (from pick-up).
 019: Overspeed (from frequency).
 060: High generator frequency.
 118: Overspeed from Can-Bus.

DOF.4034 Fuel faults. It is activated in case of faults in the fuel level, i.e.:
 025: Minimum fuel level (from contact).
 026: Minimum fuel level (from analogue sensor)
 027: Low fuel level (from contact).
 028: Low fuel level (from analogue sensor)
 029: High fuel level (from contact).
 030: High fuel level (from analogue sensor)
 064: Fuel pump failure.
 160: Water in fuel from Can-Bus.
 Any digital input configured with the function DIF.4051 – “Fuel pump warning”
DOF.4035 Breakers faults. It is activated in case of faults of the GCB and MCB breakers, i.e.:
 013: Mains circuit breaker not closed
 014: Genset circuit breaker not closed
 023: Mains circuit breaker not open
 024: Genset circuit breaker not open
The AND/OR logics are, basically, a list of Boolean conditions (true/false, on/off, 1/0), which
can be configured by the operator (programming), which the controller evaluates and the result
of which can be assigned to a digital output or to a virtual digital input (see par. 5.6.4 and par.
5.5.25.2). Use the DOF.0103 function to use the AND/OR logics with a digital output.
NOTE: the AND/OR logics cannot be configured directly from the panel of the controller,
but through a PC equipped with the BoardPrg3 software.

The operator must first decide if the list of conditions must be evaluated as AND (all must be
checked) or as OR (it is enough that one condition is met). You cannot have mixed AND/OR
logics (this can be done using digital virtual inputs; see below).
You can add up to 30 conditions. Each condition can be denied individually: in the previous
figure, for instance, the controller will check that the digital input 3 and the digital output 8 are
both inactive. The following conditions can be added:
 DI_XXX: logic states of all the digital inputs (physical or virtual).
 DO_XXX: logic states of all the digital outputs.
 AL_XXX: warnings/locks present.
 ST_XXX: internal states of the controller.
 AT_XXX: states concerning the thresholds on ANALOGUE measures (see par.

Errore. L'origine riferimento non è stata trovata.).

The following table shows the list of the internal states available for the AND/OR logics.
Status Description
ST_000 OFF_RESET
ST_001 MAN
ST_002 AUTO
ST_003 TEST
ST_004 REMOTE START
ST_008 Warnings cumulative
ST_009 Only GC400x. Unloads cumulative
ST_010 Deactivations cumulative.
ST_011 Locks cumulative
ST_012 Unacknowledged warnings cumulative
ST_013 Only GC400x. Unknown unloads cumulative
ST_014 Unacknowledged deactivations cumulative
ST_015 Unacknowledged locks cumulative
ST_016 Mains voltage/frequency present.
ST_017 Mains out of tolerance or absent
ST_018 Delay for mains within tolerance.
ST_019 Mains in tolerance
ST_020 Delay for mains out of tolerance or absent
ST_024 Generator voltage/frequency present
ST_025 Generator out of tolerance or absent
ST_026 Delay for generator within tolerance.
ST_027 Generator in tolerance
ST_028 Delay for generator out of tolerance or absent
ST_032 Engine started
ST_033 Oil protections enabled
ST_035 Engine sequence: standby
ST_036 Engine sequence: starting
ST_037 Engine sequence: low speed
ST_038 Engine sequence: delay before power delivery
ST_039 Engine sequence: ready to deliver
ST_040 Engine sequence: cooling
ST_041 Engine sequence: arrest
ST_048 Only GC400x. Bar voltage live
ST_051 Only GC400x. Protection 27Q active
ST_052 Only GC400x. Protections parallel with the mains active (mains off)
ST_053 Only GC400x. Protection 27 active (U<<, 1° threshold)
ST_054 Only GC400x. Protection 59 active (U>>, 1° threshold)
ST_055 Only GC400x. Protection 81< active (f<<, 1° threshold)
ST_056 Only GC400x. Protection 81> active (f>>, 1° threshold)
ST_057 Only GC400x. Protection ROCOF active
ST_058 Only GC400x. Protection VECTOR JUMP active
ST_059 Only GC400x. Protection 27 active (U<<, 2° threshold)
ST_060 Only GC400x. Protection 59 active (U>>, 2° threshold)
ST_061 Only GC400x. Protection 81< active (f<<, 2° threshold)
ST_062 Only GC400x. Protection 81> active (f>>, 2° threshold)
ST_063 Only GC400x. Protection 27T active
ST_064 GCB status
ST_065 MCB status
ST_066 Only GC400x. MGCB Status
ST_068 Impulse closing command for GCB
ST_069 Impulse closing command for MCB
ST_070 GCB under voltage coil command
ST_071 Impulse open command for GCB
ST_072 Impulse closing command for GCB
ST_073 GCB under voltage coil command
ST_074 Impulse open command for MCB
ST_075 Impulse closing command for MCB
ST_080 Inhibition of the start from contact
ST_081 Inhibition of the start from clock/calendar
ST_082 Only GC400x. Start inhibition from load function
ST_083 Only GC400x. Start inhibition because it is not possible to supply in island mode and the
mains fails.
ST_084 Only GC400x. Start inhibition because another genset has the GCB not open
ST_085 Only GC400x. Start inhibition for excessive limitation of active power setpoint
ST_088 Inhibition of the GCB closing from contact
ST_089 Only GC400x. GCB closing inhibition because it is not possible to supply in in island
mode and the mains fails.
ST_090 Inhibition of the GCB closing from serial port
ST_091 Only GC400x. GCB closing inhibition because another genset has the GCB not open

ST_092 Only GC400x. GCB closing inhibition because of a back-synchronisation
ST_093 Only GC400x. GCB closing inhibition from MC100.
ST_096 Ready to deliver
ST_097 Only GC400x. Input synchronisation
ST_098 Only GC400x. Back synchronisation
ST_099 Only GC400x. Synchronised
ST_100 Only GC400x. Load ramp
ST_101 Only GC400x. Unload ramp
ST_102 Only GC400x. Supply in parallel with the mains
ST_103 Only GC400x. Supply in parallel among gensets
ST_104 Power delivery
ST_108 Only GC400x. Emergency plant
ST_109 Only GC400x. Plant in parallel with the mains
ST_110 Only GC400x. Plant in parallel among gensets
ST_111 Only GC400x. No MC100 on PMCB bus
ST_112 Only GC400x. Synchronism every second
ST_113 Only GC400x. Synchronism every minute
ST_114 Only GC400x. Synchronism every hour
ST_128 Only GC400x. Glow plugs preheating command
ST_129 Only GC400x. Engine enable command
ST_130 Only GC400x. Fuel electrovalve command
ST_131 Only GC400x. Gas valve command
ST_132 Only GC400x. Start engine command
ST_133 Only GC400x. Excitation stop command
ST_134 Only GC400x. Min. speed command (IDLE)
ST_135 Only GC400x. Water preheating command
ST_136 Only GC400x. Prelube command
ST_144 Only GC400x. GCB closed on genset 01
ST_176 Only GC400x. Master Genset
ST_998 Only GC400x. Always Active
ST_999 Only GC400x. always Inactive
Using the virtual digital inputs you can create mixed AND/OR logics (consisting of both AND
and OR). Suppose you want to activate the digital output #1 when the digital inputs #1 and #2
are both active or when digital input #3 is active.
First we have to associate to the virtual digital input #1 (for instance) and AND/OR logic
configured as AND, which checks that the first two inputs are both active. Then we have to
associate to the digital output #1 an AND/OR logic configured as OR, which checks that the
virtual digital input #1 or the digital input #3 are active. In practice, the virtual digital input #1 is
used as “support” for the AND condition. In this case you need not associate a function to the
virtual digital input.

To measure the engine rotational speed you can use a magnetic pick-up placed on the fly-
wheel, or use the W speed signal on the battery recharge alternator. The connection must be
made with a shielded cable, with grounded shield.
In the case of engines equipped with digital control unit the rotational speed is measured
directly via CAN-BUS.
Even if there is no measuring system available, the controller can still calculate and show the
rotational speed, from the generator frequency.
You can use either two ground insulated wires pick-up, or a one-wire pick-up with the thread
screwed onto the grounded engine (GND), which is the return connection for the signal; the
two-wire isolated pick-up is however recommended.
The signal is sinusoidal; the frequency depends on the rotational speed of the engine and on
the number of revolutions of the flywheel.
The maximum input voltage with the engine in standard operation is about 3Vac; in case
voltage is lower, the signal can be increased by turning the pick-up in order to bring it closer
to the gear wheel, paying the utmost attention not to hit it when turning the flywheel.
Connections:
JM-5 pick-up signal positive input
JM-6 pick-up signal negative input
With the one-wire pick-up, only connect the JM-5
Usually, you can use a single pick-up, connected either to a controller or to another device,
such as a speed regulator, but paying attention to the polarity of the connections. Check also
that the signal amplitude is sufficient.
The number of teeth of the flywheel must be set in the P.0110 parameters; by entering 0, the
pick-up measurement is disabled.

Some battery charger alternators make available a “W” terminal that has an alternate voltage
with a frequency proportional to the rotation speed of the battery charger. The W signal is
generated inside the engine start battery recharge alternator. It is a square wave, with an
amplitude ranging from 0 to Vbatt and a frequency proportional to the engine speed, but
depending on how the alternator is built and on the ratio between the diameters of the pulleys
onto which the driving belt runs.
In order to use the W signal, it is required:
 Connect the W signal of the battery charger alternator to the terminal JM-7.
 Connect terminal JM-5 to terminal JM-6 (short circuit).
As already mentioned, the W signal frequency is proportional to the battery recharge alternator
rotational speed, and not to the engine running speed: in fact, between them there is a belt.
Therefore, you have to set a ratio (parameter P.0111) to allow the controller to convert the
frequency of the W signal (battery recharge alternator revolutions per second) in engine
revolutions per minute. This ratio depends on many factors and it is not easy to calculate. If a
frequency meter is available, simply start the engine (it will run at is rated and known speed,
i.e. 1500 rpm) and measure the W signal frequency, and then calculate the ratio. If a frequency
meter is not available, the following method can be used:
 Set a random value for P.0111 (e.g. 15).
 Start the engine and, when at operating speed, note the rpm value shown by the
controller.
 Calculate the ratio between the displayed speed and the actual engine speed
(displayed/actual).
 Multiply the value previously set in P.0111 by this ratio and set the new value.
Restarting the engine the speed measure should be close to the actual speed. Then, manually
adjust the value P.0111 until you get the right display, considering that, for the same true
speed, the value displayed by the controller decreases when increasing P.0111. To determine
the engine speed, the generator frequency can also be used.
Leave P.0111 to 0 if W signal is not used.
Notice: if W signal is used, set P.0110 to zero.
If pick-up, W and can-bus are not available, it is possible to calculate the engine speed from
the frequency of the generator. These two measures, in fact, are related by a fixed ratio,
depending only by the number of poles of the alternator. On normal four poles alternators, this
ratio is 30 (engine speed is 30 times higher than alternator frequency). To use this feature, the
following settings are needed:
 Set P.0110 to 0 (disables pick-up).
 Set P.0111 to 0 (disables W).
 Set P.0127 to the right ratio.

The device is provided with three inputs designed for the connection to the resistive-type
sensors JM-2, JM-3, JM-4 and one JL-4, powered (as an alternative to using it a +D signal).
You can also use an optional DIVIT external expansion module and two DIGRIN or DITHERM
expansion modules connected by CAN-BUS to acquire 4 more voltage or current signals and
up to 6 temperatures. As GC315 does not have CANBUS, it can use the expansion modules
DIVIT, DIGRIN and DITHERM.
The device is equipped with three inputs designed for the connection to resistive-type sensors
JM-2, JM-3, JM-4. There is also an input for the measurement of their common ground
potential JM-1.
The four values of the voltage measured on terminals, and their related value of sensors
resistance, are displayed on page S.15.
It’s possible also to configure the three inputs JM-2, JM-3 and JM-4 singularly as additional
digital inputs. In order to activate the input, you need to connect it to the ground, and let it
floating to deactivate it. They will appear in the configuration menu of the digital inputs and
they will be managed exactly as the other inputs; see par. 5.5.3. If one or more inputs are
configured as digital inputs, their statuses is displayed on page S.11 (0=input not active,
1=input active). The inputs that are not configured as digital will be displayed with a hyphen.
It is not a real measure input: it is used together with the three inputs for resistive sensors and
has not effect on JL-4. Its purpose is to compensate for the lack of equipotentiality between
electric earthing of the device (GND terminal) and of the electric panel and electric earthing of
the genset, usually generated by the voltage drop on the connection cables; particularly, this
happens when the connections between electric panel and engine are long and when there is
a power flow in the battery minus and earthing connections, for example due to the presence
of the battery recharge device inside the electric panel.
The system is able to efficiently compensate for both positive and negative potentials, ranging
between -2.7VDC and +4VDC, with sensors resistance values of 100 ohm. The range of
compensation increases for lower resistance values and decreases for higher values of

resistance, being optimized for the resistance values of the sensors in normal operating
conditions of the system.
The measure of the voltage with respect to the GND terminal is displayed on page S.15, under
item JM1; the measuring range of the system, and therefore the value indicated, can be higher
than the one useful for compensation, mentioned above.
The input measures the potential of the common ground point (negative) of the resistive
sensors, which for the sensors mounted on the engine is represented directly by the engine
itself or the chassis of the genset; JM-1 can therefore be connected to a grounding system or
to a bolt on the engine.
If the minus of one or several sensors is isolated from the engine or the genset chassis, for
example in the case of floats for fuel level measurement mounted on the plastic tanks or
electrically separated from the genset, you need to connect the JM-1 to the return of the sensor
and also to the negative electric mass of the engine or to the negative limit of the starting
battery.
Note: this connection should be made using a dedicated wire having the shortest
possible length. Avoid to make the wire lies near high power and high voltage cable.
The input has a useful resistance measurement range between 0 and 1500 ohm; within this
range the measurement error guaranteed is less than 1%, with a voltage to the JM-1 terminal
with respect to the GND=0. Higher resistance values can be measured, although with
gradually decreasing precision.
Even if its natural function is the measurement of the fuel level, it can be used to acquire many
measures too.
Even if its natural function is the measurement of the oil pressure, it can be used to acquire
many measures too.
Even if its natural function is the measurement of the coolant temperature, it can be used to
acquire many measures too.
If the engine does not require the energizing connection, you can configure JL-4 as auxiliary
powered ANALOGUE input, with measuring range 0-32VDC with respect to the power minus
of the controller (GND), associating to it one of the functions available by means of the P.4041
parameter.
It can be used to acquire many measures.
It is possible to configure the JL-4 input as additional digital input. It is considered active when
the voltage measured is higher than 4.0VDC; it is considered not active when the voltage
measured is lower than 3.5VDC. Therefore, it cannot be activated by connecting it to the
ground as per the other inputs. If it is configured as digital input, its status is displayed on page
S.11 (0=input not active, 1=input active).

You can apply a conversion curve to all the physical ANALOGUE inputs JM-2, JM-3, JM-4 and
JL-4 (not to the virtual ANALOGUE inputs).
Each ANALOGUE input, both the four inputs on the controller and the optional ones on the
expansion module, be they physical or virtual, have eight parameters associated; see below
for example the ones related to input JM-3; for the parameters of the other inputs, physical, of
the expansions or for the virtual ones see document [1] or the I/O configuration page of the
BoardPrg3.
NOTE: On the BoardPrg3 the parameters are all displayed only when the input is actually
configured as ANALOGUE input and not, for example as digital. The ANALOGUE inputs of
the expansion modules are displayed only if the module is configured.
We have:
 One parameter which configures its function (P.4017 for input JM-3).
 One parameter which configures any message to be shown on the display (P.4018
for input JM-3).
 Two thresholds consisting of three parameters each:
 One parameter which configures the threshold value (P.4019 and P.4022 for
input JM-3).
 One parameter which configures the delay for managing the “out of threshold”
(P.4020 and P.4023 for input JM-3).
 One parameter which configures the checking options and the actions in case
of “out of threshold” (P.4021 and P.4024 for input JM-3).
NOTE: the thresholds defined here do not depend on any threshold set within the
menus Protections ; for example, for the coolant temperature sensor you can set a high
temperature threshold through the parameter P.0337 to stop the engine and a pair of
independent temperature thresholds through the parameters described above, used to create
other alarms, different signals or logics.
The parameter containing the message for a certain ANALOGUE input (in the example above,
what is written in the P.4018 parameter) is displayed and used by the controller every time the
thresholds are used to activate warnings and/or alarms (see below); it is also used for the
following functions of the ANALOGUE inputs: AIF.2001, AIF.2003 and AIF.2005 of the type
“Generic sensor (page X)”, available only on certain inputs. In this case the measure
acquired will be displayed according to the X value (1, 2 or 3) on pages E.10, E.11 and E.12,
preceded by the message configured. NOTE: You can also use the AIF.2051 function
instead of the previous three. in this case, the measure acquired will not be displayed
on pages E.10, E.11 and E.12; however, you can still use it with the thresholds to
manage digital outputs and activate warnings/locks.
The two thresholds are completely independent on each other. The third parameter of each
threshold is a “bit” parameter that allows you to associate to each threshold the following
options:
 Bit 1. If this bit is “OFF”, the controller checks if the measure is higher than the
threshold. If this bit is “ON”, the controller checks if the measure is lower than the
threshold.
 Bit 2. If this bit is “OFF”, the controller sets to OFF the internal status related to this
ANALOGUE measure if the measure is “out of threshold”. If this bit is “ON”, the
controller sets to ON the internal status related to this ANALOGUE measure if the
measure is “out of threshold”.

 Bit 5. If this bit is “ON”, the controller issues a warning if the measure is “out of
threshold”.
 Bit 7. If this bit is “ON”, the controller issues a deactivation command if the measure
is “out of threshold”.
 Bit 8. If this bit is “ON”, the controller issues a lock command if the measure is “out of
threshold”.
 Bit 11. If this bit is “ON”, the controller checks that the GCB is closed, to activate
possible warnings/locks configured with the preceding bits.
 Bit 12. If this bit is “ON”, the controller activates a fault only if the fuel valve is activated.
 Bit 13. If this bit is “ON”, the controller activates a fault only if the gas valve is activated.
 Bit 14. If this bit is “ON”, to activate any warning/lock configured with the preceding
bits, the controller checks the status of any digital input configured with the function
“2705 - Disable the protections on the ANALOGUE measures”. The warnings/locks
will be activated if no digital input is configured as such, or if they are all OFF.
 Bit 15. If this bit is “ON”, the fault entails the arrest of the fuel pump
 Bit 16. If this bit is “ON”, the fault is subject to engine protections override (see par.
Errore. L'origine riferimento non è stata trovata.)
You can set any combination of these bit.
Using the two thresholds and the AND/OR logics together, you can activate a digital output
regarding the value of an ANALOGUE measure, with hysteresis. Suppose you want to activate
a digital output if the mains frequency exceeds 50.5 Hz. First of all you have to maintain a
minimum hysteresis on the threshold, otherwise, when the mains frequency is close to the
threshold, the output will continue to switch on and off, due to minimum variations of the
frequency itself. So suppose you want to activate the output if the frequency exceeds 50.5 Hz
and deactivate the output if the frequency is lower than 50.3 Hz. To do that, we can use, for
example, the virtual ANALOGUE input #1 (see par.5.5.2) which has been configured to contain
the mains frequency.
Let us set the parameters as follows:
 P.4051 (function #1): 4001 (AIF.4001).
 P.4052 (message #1): “”.
 P.4053 (threshold #1): 50.5 Hz
 P.4054 (delay #1): 0.5 sec
 P.4055 (configuration #1): 0002 (bit 0 OFF, bit 1 ON)
 P.4056 (threshold #2): 50.3 Hz
 P.4057 (delay #2): 0.5 sec
 P.4058 (configuration #2): 0001 (bit 0 ON, bit 1 OFF)
The first threshold is used to activate the internal status related to the ANALOGUE input.
Looking at the configuration parameter you can see that:
 Bit 0 OFF (checks that the measure is higher than the threshold).
 Bit 1 ON (activates the internal status in “out of threshold” condition).
The second threshold is used to deactivate the internal status related to the ANALOGUE input.
Looking at the configuration parameter you can see that:

 Bit 0 ON (check that the measure is lower than the threshold).
 Bit 1 OFF (deactivates the internal status in “out of threshold” condition).
So with the previous programming, the controller activates the internal status related to the
ANALOGUE input when the measure is greater than 50.5 Hz for 0,5 seconds; it deactivates
the internal status when the measure is less than 50.3 Hz for 0,5 seconds.
Using the AND/OR logics (see par. 5.6.5), you can “copy” the internal status on a physical
output.
The following table shows the list of functions that can be associated to the GC315x
ANALOGUE inputs:
Function Description Message Thresholds JM_2 JM_3 JM_4 JL_V DIVIT DIGRIN / DITHERM
AIF.0000 Not used X X X X X X
AIF.0100 Used as digital input X X X X
AIF.1000 Oil pressure (VDO) X X X
AIF.1001 Oil pressure (generic) X X X X X
AIF.1100 Oil temperature (VDO) X X X X
AIF.1101 Oil temperature (generic) X X X X X X X
AIF.1110 Coolant temperature (VDO) X X X
AIF.1111 Coolant temperature (generic) X X X X X X
AIF.1200 Oil level (VDO) X X X
AIF.1201 Oil level (generic) X X X X X
AIF.1210 Coolant level (VDO) X X X
AIF.1211 Coolant level (generic) X X X X X
AIF.1220 Fuel level (VDO) X X X
AIF.1221 Fuel level (generic) X X X X X
AIF.1300 D+ Signal X X X
AIF.1601 Manifold temperature X X X X X
AIF.1603 Exhaust gas temperature – left X X X X X
AIF.1605 Exhaust gas temperature – right X X X X X
AIF.1641 Turbo pressure X X X X
AIF.2001 Generic sensor (page 1) X X X X X
AIF.2051 Generic sensor X X X X X
The following table shows the list of functions that can be associated to the GC400x
ANALOGUE inputs:
Function Description Message Thresholds JM JL_V DIVIT DIGRIN / DITHERM

AIF.0000 Not used X X X X
AIF.0100 Used as digital input X X
AIF.1000 Oil pressure (VDO) X X X
AIF.1001 Oil pressure (generic) X X X X X
AIF.1100 Oil temperature (VDO) X X X
AIF.1101 Oil temperature (generic) X X X X X X
AIF.1110 Coolant temperature (VDO) X X X
AIF.1111 Coolant temperature (generic) X X X X X X
AIF.1200 Oil level (VDO) X X X
AIF.1201 Oil level (generic) X X X X X
AIF.1210 Coolant level (VDO) X X X
AIF.1211 Coolant level (generic) X X X X X
AIF.1220 Fuel level (VDO) X X X
AIF.1221 Fuel level (generic) X X X X X
AIF.1300 D+ Signal X X X
AIF.1601 Manifold temperature X X X X X X
AIF.1603 Exhaust gas temperature – left X X X X X X
AIF.1605 Exhaust gas temperature – right X X X X X X
AIF.1641 Turbo pressure X X X X X
AIF.2001 Generic sensor (page 1) X X X X X X

AIF.2051 Generic sensor X X X X X X
AIF.2101 Speed offset X X X
AIF.2103 External Synchronizer X X X
AIF.2105 MCB External Synchronizer X X X
AIF.2107 GCB External Synchronizer X X X
AIF.2109 External load sharing X X X
AIF.2111 Frequency Setpoint X X X
AIF.2201 Voltage offset X X X
AIF.2211 Voltage Setpoint X X X
AIF.2301 Local BASE LOAD Setpoint X X X
AIF.2303 Mains power X X X
AIF.2305 DROOP Setpoint (Hz) X X X
AIF.2307 System BASE LOAD Setpoint X X X
AIF.2401 Local power factor Setpoint X X X
AIF.2403 DROOP Setpoint (V) X X X
AIF.2405 System power factor Setpoint X X X
All odd AIF.XXXX functions require the use of the BoardPrg3 for the definition or the load of
the sensor characteristic curve (see par.5.8.5), except for the measurements acquired by
DITHERM/DIGRIN modules, which are already expressed in °C and do not require any
conversion.
Instead, the functions AIF.1000, AIF.1100, AIF.1110, AIF.1200, AIF.1200, AIF.1210, AIF.1220
use pre-set conversion curves suitable for the VDO most common sensors.
VDO Temperature Sensors (AIF.1100, AF.1110)

0°C 1800 ohm
50°C 195 ohm
100°C 38 ohm
150°C 10 ohm
VDO Pressure Sensors (AF.1000)

0 bar 10 ohm
10 bar 180 ohm
VDO Level Sensors (AIF.1200, AIF.1210, AIF.1220)

0% 180 ohm
100% 0 ohm
The controller, besides the ANALOGUE inputs, manages also 8 virtual ANALOGUE inputs.
They are managed by the controller exactly as they were physical inputs (without any
limitation). The status of the virtual inputs is not acquired by hardware but by software.
Through the parameter “function” of every virtual ANALOGUE input, it is possible to “copy”
one of the internal measurements available in the ANALOGUE input:
 AVF.4001 - "Genset frequency"
 AVF.4006 - "Genset voltage L1-L2"
 AVF.4009 - "Genset voltage L-L average"
 AVF.4012 - "Mains frequency"
 AVF.4017 - "Mains voltage L1-L2"

 AVF.4020 - "Mains voltage L-L average"
 AVF.4023 - "Phase current L1"
 AVF.4026 - "Auxiliary current (also N)"
 AVF.4031 - "Active power L1"
 AVF.4034 - "Total active power"
 AVF.4041 - "Total apparent power"
 AVF.4047 - "Total reactive power"
 AVF.4058 - "Total power power"
 AVF.4059 - "Total Cosfi"
 AVF.4063 - "Genset partial active energy"
 AVF.4065 - "Genset partial reactive energy"
 AVF.4069 - "Mains partial active energy"
 AVF.4071 - "Mains partial reactive energy"
 AVF.4088 - "Speed"
 AVF.4091 - "Oil level"
 AVF.4092 - "Coolant level"
 AVF.4093 - "Fuel level"
 AVF.4096 - "Immediate consumption"
 AVF.4097 - "Average consumption"
 AVF.4105 - "Battery voltage measured by the controller"
 AVF.4108 - "Engine start number"
 AVF.4111 - "Engine working hours (ECU)"
 AVF.4112 - "Engine working hours"
 AVF.4114 - "Engine partial working hours with closed GCB (partial)"
 AVF.4116 - "Engine missing working hours to maintenance 1 (partial)"
 AVF.4118 - "Engine missing working hours to maintenance 2 (partial)"
 AVF.4116 - "Days missing to maintenance (partial)"
 AVF.4121 - "Oil pressure"
 AVF.4122 - "Coolant pressure"

 AVF.4123 - "Fuel pressure"
 AVF.4126 - "Manifold air pressure"
 AVF.4134 - "Temperature"
 AVF.4136 - "Oil temperature"
 AVF.4137 - "Coolant temperature"
 AVF.4138 - "Fuel temperature"
 AVF.4139 - "Manifold temperature"
 AVF.4140 - "Turbocompressor temperature"
 AVF.4141 - "Manifold exhaust gas (left)"
 AVF.4142 - "Manifold exhaust gas (right)"
 AVF.4143 - "Intercooler temperature"
 AVF.4151 - "Exhaust gas temperature"
It is not possible to use these functions for the configuration of the physical
ANALOGUE inputs.
The purpose of the virtual ANALOGUE inputs is double:
 Allowing to enable warning/blocks related to the internal measurements available.

 Enabling digital outputs according to the value of the internal measurements
available.
See example in par. 5.8.3.
The conversion curves are a tool which allow you to convert a numerical value into another
numerical value. They can be used for the ANALOGUE inputs and for the ANALOGUE output,
for two purposes:
 Convert the value acquired from an ANALOGUE input (of voltage, current or
resistance (physical) found on the controller board or on the optional expansion
modules, from electrical value into the real unit of measurement of the sensor.
 Convert an internal measure of the controller board into a percentage value, prior to
“writing” it on an ANALOGUE output.
NOTE: the conversion curves cannot be configured directly from the panel of the
controller board, but through a PC equipped with the BoardPrg3 software.
Once created, the curves can be saved on file to be reused, including on other
controllers.

The figure above shows a conversion curve associated to an ANALOGUE output. The
ANALOGUE output has been configured with the function AOF.3101 - Genset frequency. In
this configuration, the output will run at 10% for a frequency of 45Hz or lower, and at 90% for
a frequency of 55 Hz or higher; for frequency values ranging between 45 Hz and 55 Hz, the
output will have a value between 10% and 90%.
You can add up to 32 points in the graph, thus creating also non-linear curves. See in the
example that the curve configured has two horizontal segments at the beginning and at the
end, obtained by entering two equal values in the “After” column, corresponding to two different
values in the “before” column. This is not obligatory, but it allows you to set a saturation limit
on one end or on both ends of the curve. In fact, the controller board extends to infinity the first
and last segments of the curve. Being horizontal, whatever value the measure “to convert”
assumes, you will obtain the same value of the “converted” measure. In the previous example,
for any frequency measure lower than 45 Hz, the ANALOGUE output will be set at 10%. If
from the example above you removed the first point (44 Hz 10%), the horizontal segment
would not be at the beginning of the curve: in this case, if the frequency should drop below 45
Hz, the ANALOGUE output would drop below the 10%.
The BoardPrg3 software allows you (by means of the first buttons on top left) to save the curve
on file to be able to use it again in other applications. So you can create an archive of the
conversions associated to the sensors used.
In case the curve is associated to a physical ANALOGUE input configured with the functions
AIF.2001, AIF.2003 and AIF.2005 (“Generic sensor”), the measure converted will be displayed
on pages E.10, E.11 and E.12 (for GC315x) or E.12, E.13 and E.14 (for GC400x): in this case
you can also specify (through the conversion curve) how many decimal digits will the value
displayed have, as well as its unit of measurement).

On GC400x only, there are two ANALOGUE outputs to allow the interface with the majority if
the devices that need a current or voltage as input signal. To define the function of these
outputs there are two parameters available, P.6001 for the output JQ and P.6002 for the output
JR. in order to know which from the functions available to assign to parameters, see document
[2].
Terminal Voltage
JQ - 1 Voltage ANALOGUE sensor with positive polarity.
JQ - 2 Voltage ANALOGUE sensor with negative polarity.
Terminal Voltage
JR – 1 Voltage ANALOGUE sensor with positive polarity.
JR – 2 Voltage ANALOGUE sensor with negative polarity.
The outputs are galvanically insulated, so both outputs terminals must be used. The total
variation goes from -10Vdc to +10Vdc. If it is necessary to reduce the variation, you need to
add some specific conversion curves to the outputs configuration (see par. 5.8.5); if the outputs
are configured with the functions AOF.1000 and AOF.1002, it is possible to use the controllers
parameters (without conversion curves) to reduce the output variation:
 AOF.1000 Function: use parameters P.0856 and P.0857.

 AOF.1002 Function: use parameters P.0862 and P.0863.
The following description refers to P.0856 and P.0857, but the explanation is valid for P.0862
and P.0863 too.
 To delimit the output from 0Vdc to 10Vdc:
o P.0856 = 50%
o P.0857 = 100%
 To delimit the output from 0Vdc to 5Vdc:
o P.0856 = 50%
o P.0857 = 75%
 To delimit the output from -2Vdc to +2Vdc:
o P.0856 = 40%
o P.0857 = 60%
Every ANALOGUE output (2 for the GC400x controller and 4 for the DANOUT module) is fully
configurable. Each output is associated to a parameter (P.6001 for the output 1, see [1] [2])
that configure its function:
Output XX function Description

AOF.0000 Not used.
AOF.0102 Only GC400x. Managed by serial ports
AOF.1000 Only GC400x. Speed regulator
AOF.1001 Only GC400x. Speed regulator (generic)
AOF.1002 Only GC400x. Voltage regulator
AOF.1003 Only GC400x. Voltage regulator (generic)
AOF.3001 Engine speed
AOF.3011 Oil pressure
AOF.3013 Oil temperature
AOF.3015 Oil level
AOF.3023 Coolant temperature
AOF.3025 Coolant level
AOF.3035 Fuel level
AOF.3101 Genset frequency
AOF.3111 Genset voltage
AOF.3121 Genset active power
AOF.3201 Mains frequency

AOF.3211 Mains voltage
AOF.3221 Only GC400x. Mains power
When using the functions AOF.3001 and following, you need to define the proportion between
the measure selected (voltage, frequency, etc.) and the % value with respect to the output full
scale by means of the use of conversion curves (see par. 5.8.5).
Using the CAN-BUS engine connection you can connect GC315x/GC400x (except for
GC315 that has no CAN-BUS interfaces) to the following optional additional modules:
 2 DITHERM/DIGRIN modules (2 DITHERM, 2 DIGRIN or 1 DITHERM + 1 DIGRIN):

o DITHERM: 3 galvanically isolated thermocouples for temperature
measurement.
o DIGRIN: 3 galvanically isolated Pt100 sensors for temperature
measurement.
 1 DIVIT module:
o 4 galvanically isolated ANALOGUE inputs 0..5V/0..10V – 0..10mA/0..20mA
 1 DANOUT module:
o 4 galvanically isolated ANALOGUE outputs 0..5V/0..10V – 0..10mA/0..20mA
 2 DITEL 16IN modules:
o 16 optoisolated 16 digital inputs (32 inputs in total). Each DITEL 16IN
module can be connected to 2 DITEL 8OUT modules relays (32 digital
inputs in total). It is not possible to use the output modules without a related
inputs module.
For the configurations to be made on the modules, refer to their user manuals.
Below we use the name DITEMP to refer to a temperature measurement module (DITHERM
or DIGRIN).
To configure the modules on the GC315x/GC400x, it is necessary to set the number of
modules available with the parameters:
P.0141 The number of DITEL 16 IN modules (with any OUT module) (max 2)
P.0142 The number of DITEMP modules (i.e. DITHERM or DIGRIN) (max 2)
P.0143 The number of DIVIT modules (max 1)
P.0144 The number of DANOUT modules (max 1)
Only for GC400x, you need to indicate what CAN-BUS interface is connected to the expansion
modules, by means of the parameter P.0140:
 P.0140=0: the expansion modules are connected to the engine CAN-BUS (JO). This
is the pre-set CAN-BUS interface and should be always used.
The only case in which it cannot be used is when this interface is connected to
a MTU engine with MDEC controller.
 P.0140=1: the expansion modules are connected to the engine CAN-BUS for the
parallel functions (JP). In order to connect the modules to this CAN-BUS interface,
you need to use an additional CAN-BRIDGE module, to avoid that the data transmitted
by the modules are received from all the GC400x controllers connected to the CAN-
BUS for the parallel functions.
Note: GC315x has only the JO interface, so there is no parameter P.0140. Still, the modules
cannot be connected to JO if it is used for the connection to a MTU engine with MDEC
controllers.
Once the modules presence is configured, they appear as digital or ANALOGUE inputs or
outputs and are driven the same as the ones actually present on the controller board (except
for the DANAOUT module, see par. Errore. L'origine riferimento non è stata trovata., since
n the controller board there are no ANALOGUE outputs)
For their related parameters see [1] [2].
In BoardPrg3, once the presence of a module is configured, it appears in the I/O menu on the
left column, with each individual input/output ready to be configured.

The connection to the public electric mains is made through the connector JH of the controller
board.
Note for GC400x: the connection to the connector JH varies in accordance to the type
of plant:
 SPM: the JH connector is not used.

 SSB: connect the public mains to the JH connector. In this way, the controller
can acknowledge faults on the mains and start the genset.
 SSB+SSTP: connect the mains to the JH connector. In this way, the controller
can acknowledge faults on the mains and start the genset. By means of this
connection, moreover, the controller is able to synchronize the genset to the
mains to carry out the short-time parallel and avoid the black-out on loads
when it’s not necessary.
 MPM: connect the parallel bars to the JH connector. In this way, the controller
can synchronize the genset to other gensets to carry out the parallel.
Use the parameter P.0126 to indicate the GC400x controller what has been connected
to JH:
 0: parallel bars
 1: public mains
Tri-phase connection:
 Connect phase L1 (or R) to terminal 3 of JH connector.
 Connect phase L2 (or S) to terminal 2 of JH connector.
 Connect phase L3 (or T) to terminal 1 of JH connector.
 Connect neutral (if any) (N) to terminal 4 of JH connector.
Single-phase connection:
 Connect phase (L) to terminal 3 of JH connector.

 Connect neutral (N) to terminal 4 of JH connector.
Parameters P.0119 allows to select the tri-phase/single-phase mode.
For CAT.III application, the max applicable voltage is 300 Vac (phase-to-neutral) and
520 Vac (phase-to-phase). Maximum voltage to ground is 300 Vac.
The controller board uses phase L1 (terminal JH-3) to measure the frequency of the mains.
If working voltages are greater than these values, step-down transformer must be used in
order to respect the specified limits. Nominal voltages on primary and secondary side of the
voltage transformer are configurable by means P.0117 and P.0118. Voltage transformers
having a nominal voltage of 400V on the secondary side are the solution that preserves the
best available measurement precision of the board.
It is optionally possible to order a version of the device with max 100Vac (phase-phase) voltage
inputs to be used with VT with 100V secondary ones. In this case it is necessary to configure
P.0152 parameter for 100V working.
Warning! Do not connect devices provided with optional 100V max inputs directly to
mains or to 400V bus not to damage the device.
The device, in three-phase connection, can function both with the neutral connection and
without it; selection is performed through the P.0129 parameter.
If the system is configured with the neutral connection, the neutral voltage is measured in
relation with GND.
The values of the V1-N, V2-N and V3-N phase voltages and the VN voltage of the neutral in
relation to GND for the mains are displayed on page M.03.
If the device is configured not to measure the neutral voltage, then page M.03 will not be
displayed.
The connection to the generator is made through the JG connector JE of the controller board.
Tri-phase connection:
 Connect phase L1 (or R) to terminal 3 of JG connector.

 Connect phase L2 (or S) to terminal 2 of JG connector.
 Connect phase L3 (or T) to terminal 1 of JG connector.
 Connect neutral (if any) (N) to terminal 4 of JG connector.
Single-phase connection
 Connect phase (L) to terminal 3 of JG connector.
 Connect neutral (N) to terminal 4 of JG connector.
Parameters P.0101 allows to select the tri-phase/single-phase mode.
For CAT.III application, the max applicable voltage is 300 Vac (phase-to-neutral) and
520 Vac (phase-to-phase). Maximum voltage to ground is 300 Vac.
The controller board uses phase L1 (terminal JG-3) to measure the frequency of the generator.
If working voltages are greater than these values, step-down transformer must be used in
order to respect the specified limits. Nominal voltages on primary and secondary side of the
voltage transformer are configurable by means P.0103 and P.0104. Voltage transformers
having a nominal voltage of 400V on the secondary side are the solution that preserves the
best available measurement precision of the board.
It is optionally possible to order a version of the device with max 100Vac (phase-phase) voltage
inputs to be used with TV with 100V secondary ones. In this case it is necessary to configure
P.0151 parameter for 100V working.
Warning! Do not connect devices provided with optional 100V max inputs directly to
400V generator voltage not to damage the device.
The device, in three-phase connection, can function both with the neutral connection and
without it; selection is performed through the P.0128 parameter.
If the system is configured with the neutral connection, the neutral voltage is measured in
relation with GND.
The values of the V1-N, V2-N and V3-N phase voltages and the VN voltage of the neutral in
relation to GND for the mains are displayed on page M.05.
If the device is configured not to measure the neutral voltage, then page M.05 will not be
displayed.

The current measurement shall be made exclusively by means of current transformers
(CTs).Do not connect mains voltage conductors to JF.
Currents transformers having a nominal current of approximately 5 Ac on the secondary side

are the solution that preserves the best available measurement precision of the controller
board. Any current measurement needs a power of about 1VA; however, CTs of 5VA are
recommended, to compensate for leaks along the connection cables.
The maximum current that the device can measure directly is of 5.3Ac, beyond which the
measurement circuit gets saturated. The controller board is still able to measure, but with
gradually decreasing precision, down to about 15 Ac solely for transient situations , such
as measuring overcurrents or short circuit currents on the system, using an algorithm to
compensate for the saturation of the measurement circuits.
The CTs for the measurement of the three currents have only one terminal clip for the return
current, i.e. the JF-4; the fourth auxiliary current has a return separated from the other three
through the JF-7 terminal clip.
The measurement is carried out by shunt.
NOTE: the returns of all CTs (including the auxiliary JF-7) must also be connected to
the genset starting battery minus.
If the CTs have to be connected to other devices in addition to the controller, it must be the
last in the series. For acquiring the currents of the three phases of the generator, the JD
connector is used:
 Connect to terminal JF-1 one terminal of the phase L1 C.T.
 Connect to terminal JF-4 a common connection of the remaining terminals of C.T.s
For single phase connection, terminals JF-2 and JF-3 should not be connected.

The P.0107 and P.0139 parameters are used for setting the current values of the CTs primary
and secondary.
Using the P.0124 parameter you can define whether the CTs on the three phases are
positioned on the generator (as shown in the drawing above) or on the load, so as to measure
also the power absorbed by the mains. This also has an effect on the operation sequence and
the display of symbols and currents and power/energy measures that appear on the menu
pages M.01, M.06, M.07, M.08 and M.09.
The device allows for acquiring a fourth measure of current, usable for example for a
differential protection. By default, the fourth measure is not used.
The board is configured for the connection of a current transformer (C.T.) for the measure of
the current: if it is required to use a toroid (instead of a C.T.) it is necessary to ask for the
special option in phase of order (E6202111000XX).
The parameters P.0108 and P.0140 define the currents of the CTs primary and secondary for
the auxiliary current.
The P.0130 parameter determines where the auxiliary current is measured:
0- On the generator
1- On the loads
2- On the mains.
The P.0131 parameter allows you to select if and how the auxiliary current is used:
0- Not used
1-General use.
2-Neutral on the generator
Settings 1 and 2 allow to establish a threshold (par. P.0367 and P.0368) and to determine
what action should be taken when the same is exceeded. The setting 2 allows the controller
to calculate the genset current differential protection (see 5.13.1.1). Settings 2 and 3 allow to
set a threshold (par. P.0377 and P.0378) on the differential current: when exceeding it, an
alarm is activated.
You can configure a digital input with the function DIF.2704 – “Disable the protections on the
4th current”: If the input is active, the thresholds, even if set, are ignored and no fault is
generated in case the thresholds are exceeded.
To use the current differential protection, the CT of the auxiliary current should measure the
current on the neutral of the generator and the P.0131 parameter should be set as “2 – Neutral
on the generator”.
That way, the device calculates the vector sum of all the four currents measured and therefore
detects and calculates any imbalance, allowing you to implement, by means of the parameters
P.0377 and P.0378 a threshold for the maximum current differential protection.
The triggering of the protection generates a lock.

The device is supplied with many communication ports for connecting to a PC, modem,
networks etc. Some of these ports are available only on GC315Plus/GC315Link
/GC400Mains+Link/GC400Mains.
GC315x is supplied with:
 USB connection type B to PC, for FW updating and parameter programming
GC315Plus / GC400 is supplied with:
 USB connection type B to PC, for FW updating and parameter programming.

 RS232 Serial connection (max 12m), see par. 5.14.1.
 RS485 Serial connection with galvanic isolation; maximum connection length under
optimal conditions, 1200m. The 120ohm termination resistor is built-in; to enable it, all you
have to do is connect pins 1 and 2 of the JO to each other. Shielded cable with 120ohm
impedance should be used (such as BELDEN 3105A Multi-conductor-EIA Industrial RS-
485PLT/CM). See par. 5.14.2.
 CAN-BUS connection to the engine ECU and the additional optional modules (DITEL,
DITHERM, DIGRIN and DIVIT), with galvanic isolation. The 120ohm termination resistor
is built-in; to enable it, all you have to do is connect pins 4 and 5 of the JQ to each other.
It requires the use of a specific shielded cable (such as HELUKABEL 800571). See par.
5.15.
 RJ45 connector for connection to Ethernet networks 10/100 (GC315ETH version).
For details concerning the communications see the specific paragraphs and the document [4].
For the CAN-BUS connections see documents [6] [1] and [9].
RS232 JA connector (serial port 1) can be used for interfacing with an external device provided
with RS232 interface, such as, for example, a modem or a PC. The maximum length of the
connection should be no more than 12m.

The connection can be used for programming the parameters of the device through the
BoardPrg3 program, or for connecting to a supervising program such as SicesSupervisor.
You can also use it to acquire the measures of some engine electronic controllers (CUMMINS,
GERAFLEX).
For the functions and protocols implemented, refer to document [4]. See below the diagram of
the connector:
 JA_01: not connected
 JA_02: RXD
 JA_03: TXD
 JA_04: DTR
 JA_05: GND
 JA_06: DSR
 JA_07: RTS
To configure the use of the serial port 1 you need to configure the parameters
P.0451 Use of serial port 1

P.0452 Modbus address serial port 1
P.0453 Baud rate serial port 1
P.0454 Settings, serial port 1
P.0470 Modbus registers order, serial port 1
The description of these parameters is found in document [3].

The device can be equipped with a serial portRS485 (serial port 2), which is galvanically
isolated and separated from serial port 1 (RS232, and which can be used to connect via
Modbus to a PC or other devices.
For details concerning the RS485 connection, its use and the programming of the parameters,
refer to document [3].
Connections:
JO-3 Connection RS485 A
JO-2 Connection RS485 B
The RS485 connection needs a 120Ohm termination resistor on both ends of the cable. The
device has the resistor built-in; to enable it, all you need to do is jumper connect JO-1 and JO-
2 to each other
You cannot connect a modem on serial port 2; as for the rest, you can use it for the same
connections as serial port RS232, using RS485/RS232 or RS485/USB adaptors where
necessary.
The galvanic isolation ensures the safe operation of the connection, including between remote
devices and devices with earth potentials different from t.
The length of the connection should be no more than 1200m; however, it depends on the
transmission baudrate set. A specific shielded cable should be used (see 4.2) with grounded
shielding mesh.
To configure the use of the serial port 2 you need to configure the parameters
P.0472 Modbus address serial port 2

P.0473 Baud rate serial port 2
P.0474 Settings, serial port 2
P.0475 Modbus registers order, serial port 2
The description of these parameters is found in document [3].
The USB protocol specifications do not allow it to be used permanently in the industrial sector
due to limited length of the cable and to the relatively elevated sensitivity to electrical disturbances
including on the PC side. For this reason, the USB connection cable must only be inserted
when it is necessary to operate on the device and it must be removed from the JB
connector when the operation is finished
The USB connection to a PC is used for two purposes:
- Enabling the device firmware

- Parameters programming

Loading/replacing the firmware of the device is a specific operation of SICES srl; in addition to
the operating FW to be loaded, it requires a particular procedure and specific programs and
normally this procedure must not be carried out by the person who performs the installation,
except in specific situations previously agreed on with SICES.
The USB port can be used for programming the parameters with the BoardPrg3 program, as an
alternative to the serial connection RS232/RS485 or to Ethernet.
The PC to be connected must have the CDC_Sices_Win.inf driver installed, which is supplied
by SICES; for driver installation refer to document [10].
After installing the driver, the PC will acknowledge the controller as a new serial port, to be used
just as if it were an RS232 serial.
The configuration parameters are:
P.0478 Modbus address serial port USB

P.0479 Modbus registers order, serial port USB
Link Link
On some models of the controller, a RJ45 serial port is provided for data exchange connection
via Ethernet network.
For details regarding the network connection and the protocol, refer to document [4].
You can connect the device to a LAN network, or directly to a PC (point to point connection).
The connection allows for the use of the SicesSupervisor SWs, configuration of the BoardPrg3
and of all the available features using the TCP/IP protocol.
The device connection in a LAN network also allows to keep both the inner time updated with the
UTC time and the dispatch of data and events updated towards the server Si.Mo.Ne and to keep
the possibility to give a public IP address (static or dynamic) directly to the device itself.
Parameters for the configuration:
Parameter Type Description Default value

P.0500 01.10 IP address 192.168.0.1
P.0501 01.10 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
P.0502 01.10 Network Gateway 0.0.0.0
Modbus port. Specify the port to be used for the
P.0503 01.10 502
Modbus TCP communication
Web Server port. Specify the port to be used for
P.0504 01.10 the management of the TCP/IP packages for the 80
Web Server service (currently not supported).
MODBUS records order. When 32 bit information
are required, it determines whether to send the
P.0505 01.10 0-LSWF
first most significant 16 bit first, or the ones less
significant
P.0508 01.10 NPT Server port 123
P.0509 01.10 NPT server IP address 0.0.0.0
P.0510 01.10 Primary DNS server IP address 0.0.0.0
P.0511 01.10 Secondary DNS server IP address 0.0.0.0
P.0513 01.10 DHCP server port 67
P.0514 01.10 DHCP server IP address 0.0.0.0

To join the device inside a LAN network is necessary to configure the parameters P.0500, P.0501 and
P.0502. It is possible to proceed in two different ways:
 It is possible to configure the three above mentioned parameters manually, with

congruent values with the network which we are connecting to (the sub-net mask and
the router/gateway are specific of each network, the IP address must be a univocal
address in the network). To proceed this way, it is necessary that the parameter P.0514
is set to 0.0.0.0 or that the parameter P.0513 is set to zero.
 It is possible to dynamically get from the network the values for the three above
mentioned parameters. To do so, it is necessary that the controller can connect to a
DHCP server (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol). To proceed this way, it is
necessary that the parameter P.0514 is set to 255.255.255.255 or that the parameter
P.0513 is set to 67 (67 is the TCP standard port for the DHCP server; if your server use
a different port, set it to P.0513).
Once the controller has valid values for the parameters P500, P501 and P.502, it can be contacted
through TCP-Modbus protocol on the configured IP address and on the configured port with P.053,
i.e. with the supervision SW (SicesSupervisor) and configuration SW (BoardPfg3).
The controller also supports the DNS protocol (Domain Name System). The DNS system is a system
used for the conversion of the network knots names into IP addresses and vice versa.
The controller uses this function to convert the server name “Si.Mo.Ne” into an IP address, but also to
sign up on the network with a name. The name has to be configured through P.0456 and must be
univocal in the network. To use the DNS system is required:
 If you do not use a DHCP server (see above), it is necessary to set the IP address of the
DNS server in P.0510 (it is possible to set the address of a secondary DNS server into
P.0511).
 If you use a DHCP server (see above), the IP address of the DNS server is received by
the controller directly through the DHCP server.
If the DNS server is reachable on the network, the controller provides to register its name (P.0456) on
the network, and since that moment it will be reachable through the TCP-Modbus protocol, both on
the IP address and on the configured names, on the P.0503 port.
The parameters P.0508 and P.0509 allows to set the IP address and the NTP server port (Network
Time Protocol), to be used to connect to a NTP server in such a way to keep the inner time and the
given time zone synchronized and updated (that is UTC time “Coordinated Universal Time”). By setting
both the parameters to zero, the function will be disabled. For further details, see chapter 10.9.1.
The real IP addresses (those configured manually or those obtained from the DHCP server) are visible
on page S.04 (GC315x) or S.05 (GC400x).

For the below described connections, use a cable suitable for the CAN-BUS (see docs [1] [9]).
Using engine equipped with ECU (Electronic Control Unit) and CAN-BUS interface, most of
the previous detailed connections are no more required. With only one connection (CAN-BUS
to be more precise) the controller is able to start or stop the engine, as well as to control its
speed, to make several measurements (such as running speed, coolant temperature and oil
pressure) and to display the diagnose codes activated by the engine itself.
For features and operation details, as well as for the configuration of the CAN-BUS
communication parameters, see documents [7], [8] and [9].
The CAN-BUS interface is galvanically isolated.
CAN-BUS connection is carried out by means connector JO.

The same bus is also used for connecting to the optional modules DITHERM, DIGRIN,
DIVIT, DITEL and DANOUT.
Connections:
 Connect terminal JO-5 to terminal CAN_H of the engine's control unit.
 Connect terminal JO-6 to terminal CAN_L of the engine's control unit.
 Connect the shielding mesh of the shielded cable to the protective earth or to signal
on both sides make sure that interior, panel and the engine frame are kept at the same
potential).
The CAN-BUS connection needs a 120Ohm termination resistor on both ends of the cable.
Normally, the control units of the engine have the termination resistor built-in (if not, connect
the resistor directly on the CAN_H and CAN_L terminals of the control unit).

The termination resistor is built-in; to enable it, all you need to do is jumper connect JO-4 and
JO-5 to each other.
NOTE: the termination must be always enabled, unless the connection proceeds to
other devices and the Controller is not one of the two ends.
Use the parameters from menu 7 (in particular parameters P.0700 and P.0703) to indicate to
the controller board the type of engine with which it must interact and the functions that must
be managed.
For configuring the additional expansion modules, see par. 5.10
This CAN-BUS interface is only available for GC400x and must only be used for plants
composed by more than one generator (MPM). It is useful to connect all SICES genset
controllers to each other (not necessarily only GC400x): through this communication channel
(PMBC – Power Management Communication Bus) the controllers exchange all necessary data
to manage the parallel functions (see doc. [12]).
The CAN-BUS interface is galvanically isolated. The bus itself can be also used for the
connection to the optional modules DITHERM, DIGRIN, DIVIT, DITEL and DANOUT: in this
case it is also required the use of a CAN-BRIDGE module to avoid that the expansion
modules data of a controller are sent to the other controllers connected to this CAN-BUS
too (see 5.10).
Connections:
 Connect the JP-2 terminal to the CAN_H terminal of the other SICES controllers.
 Connect the JP-3 terminal to the CAN-L terminal of the other SICES controllers.
 Connect the shielded cable to the protection or signal ground on both sides (ensure
that the inner Control Panel and the engine frame are kept at the same potential.
The CAN-BUS needs a terminal resistance by 120 Ohm on the two ends of the cable. It is
therefore necessary to insert such resistance only on the first and the last SICES controllers.
Note: the connection of the controllers can never be , but must be linear.
The termination resistor is integrated into our controller; to insert it is only required to bridge
JP-2 with JP-1.
Use the parameters of menu 8 for the parallel functions (in particular the parameter P.0800
enables/disables this interface CAN-BUS).

Link
The GC315Link e GC400Link controllers are equipped with a quad band GSM/GPRS and GPS geo-
location communication combined system.
The system can be used for different purposes:
- For using Si.Mo.Ne. SICES system see par. 6.5
- To remote connect with the controller via GSM with a remote modem or GPRS via internet,
i.e. with the supervision program “SicesSupervisor
- To enter the programming of the remote parameter via GSM/GPRS
- To receive SMS messages in case of alarms or information about the plant status
- To send commands to the plant through SMS messages
- To possibly update the FW by remote by using SICES program SicesSupervisor
- To receive messages of status indication via e-mail through the Si.Mo.Ne. system.
Furthermore, a system of move detection is present, composed by an accelerometer or by a gyroscope

able to identify if the device (and thus the genset) is moved, so to send warning messages in case the
genset is moved illegitimately and to use the GPS receiver and the Si.Mo.Ne. system to track the path
carried out.
The GPS receiver is also equipped with an internal buffer battery to save the position data and the
ephemeris of the satellites to speed up the coordinate fix when switching on. The battery is
automatically recharged and does not need to be periodically replaced.
The devices can also be equipped, in option, with internal lithium battery, which guarantees a few
operation hours to the SMS sending system, and to the position and status data of Si.Mo.Ne system
even in case the device main supply is removed.
Note: Remove, through a cell phone, the eventual protection PIN which is in the
SIM
Important: During the operation with the Si.Mo.Ne system, the Link controllers
exchange data with configurable intervals and can also be set to stay permanently
connected; if not correctly configured, it can send a remarkable amount of data traffic.
SICES srl is not responsible for any problem or disagreement resulting by the choice
of an inopportune telephone fare or by a wrong configuration of the device.

ATTENTION! Each operation of insertion/extraction of the SIM must be
performed when the device is switched off, that is with no external supply and
with the selector of the internal battery in NO BATTERY position (only with
optional internal battery present). The access lid must be removed solely in
absence of the genset and main/bus voltage.
Remove the rear lid using a small screw preferably of plastic material. Operate carefully not to break the lid
fixing:
This picture shows the inner part:

There are:
1- SMA connector for GPS antenna
2- SMA connector for GSM/GPRS antenna
3- SIM holder slide
4- Optional internal battery selector connected/not connected
5- Warning LED
The SIM 3 holder slide opens overturning; with a nail let the upper part slide carefully downwards,
allowing an easy rotation downwards:
Insert the SIM into the rails of the upper part of the SIM holder; replace the upper part and push it gently
upwards until it snaps:

The GSM/GPRS antenna must be connected to a SMA 2 connector. The impedance of the antenna must
be 50 Ohm.
The GPS antenna must be of amplified type; it has to be connected to the SMA 1 connector, which also
automatically provides the supply of the antenna amplifier. The impedance is 50 Ohm.
Connect the antennas when the device is off; let the cable pass through the lid holes paying attention not
to invert the two convectors between themselves. Tighten the connectors by hand without using
wrenches or pincers. It is not necessary to force.
We recommend you use a EAD FCPG35177-SM-SM-3K combined antenna able to receive both GPS
and GPS/GPRS signals. You can directly ask SICES to supply it together with the Link controllers.
The warning yellow LED 5 flashes with different modalities according to the connection status with the
GSM/GPRS network.
OFF: the modem is off
64ms ON and 800ms OFF: the modem is not registered on the network
64ms ON and 3000ms ON: the modem is registered on the network
64ms ON and 300ms ON: the modem is exchanging data on the network

SICES controllers in Link version can be supplied with and internal battery that allows the communication
system operation, in particular with the Si.Mo.Ne system, also in low voltage supply condition of the
controller, or even without it.
The battery is recharged automatically when the controller is supplied and the circuit breaker 4 is in BATT
position (See par. 6.3.1).
ATTENTION! The internal battery is only necessary for the communication system operation.
With low or no voltage supply, the genset operation is not possible.
The controller has to be considered as working in a particular mode, not able to manage the
genset, but only the communication system.
We recommend to select the OFF/RESET mode in order to avoid any faults or false warnings
(emergency stop, alarms on engine tools and/or digital inputs).
During the operation with battery the most part of the controller functions are deactivated.
In details:
- The display lamp remains off.
- The digital inputs are all active, even though not functional for alarm and pre-alarm
warnings
- The digital and relay outputs are deactivated
- The analogical measures have no meaning and go down the scale
- The USB port, the RS485 serial port and the CANBUS port are inactive
- The internal siren is inactive
What remains active:
- The communication function via modem, that is the Si.Mo.Ne system and the GSM/GPRS
communication in the two directions
- Warnings via SMS
- The GPS geo-location
- The RS232 serial port
- The display (with lamp off)
- The L’accelerometer/gyroscope
- The keys

The circuit breaker allows the insertion/disinsertion of the optional internal battery.
With the circuit breaker in OFF BATTERY position (that is moved to left) the internal battery is totally
disconnected; the operation of the modem and all functions of the Link controllers are only possible
when present the main supply of the controller. If there is no internal battery, always leave the circuit
breaker in this position.
With internal battery present and circuit breaker in BATTERY ON position (that is moved to right) the
battery is recharged automatically in presence of controller supply and keeps the device active when
the supply is missing.
The internal battery is lithium ions type and has a small level of self-discharge, but present though,
and contains, integrated inside, a security system with two voltage thresholds which at the beginning
disconnects it if its voltage goes down a given level, but still allows the recharge; should the voltage
go down further for self-discharge below a further second level, the system disconnects internally and
definitively the battery; once this second level has intervened, is no more possible to recharge the
battery, which has to be replaced. According to the rule, the achievement of this second level requires
a few months though, with totally discharged battery.
Letting the battery discharge completely (circuit breaker on BATTERY ON) in not supplied controllers
as those stocked or in not supplied plants since used without making a periodic recharge (i.e. once
per year) could therefore make the internal batteries unusable for a long period. Thus we strongly
recommend to leave the circuit breaker on BATTERY OFF in case the system or the controller are not
going to be used for a long period.
The battery recharge activates (with circuit breaker in BATTERY ON position once the controller is
supplied and it is highlighted by the warning LED 5 flashing.
The charge takes place based on different modalities according to the voltage level of the battery and
considers its temperature too. With low voltage initially, therefore with particularly discharged battery,
the charge begins with a very low voltage and then the charging time might get remarkably longer.
ATTENTION! With a completely discharged battery it might take a few minutes of charge
before the modem is able to send or receive messages or connect to “Si.Mo.Ne” system.

To activate the function of the Link types, it is necessary to set the parameter P.0450 to the “1-Link
Module”.
Always verify that on the Link controllers the P.0450 parameter is set to “1 Link Module”; in
other versions it must be set to “0 - external Modem”.
To use the GSM/GPRS modem, a SIM is necessary of any telephone operator. It is important that
you deactivate the PIN code check: insert the SIM in a phone and deactivate the PIN code before
using it in the Link devices.
The kind of SIM to be inserted depends on the kind of use of the modem:
 If you only want to use SMS messages, all kind of SIM is suitable.
 If you want to use the data exchange with a PC through an analogic modem (i.e. the
typical 56K modem), but not the TCP IP data exchange, a suitable SIM providing this kind
of data is required.
 The data exchange takes place through the phone channel, but the operators can
activate/deactivate the transfer of data on phone both on calls made and received.
Usually the data transfer on phone is available on SIM M2M (Machine to Machine), but it
is better to verify it with your own operator anyway. Warning: if you refer to “SIM data”
with a telephone operator he could easily understand that you mean data on TCP/IP
protocol (that is those of Smartphones) giving you a SIM for internet connection,
which is not what necessary. Be sure there is no misunderstanding.
 If you wish to use the GPRS functions (communicate with the device through TCP/IP, use
of “Si.Mo.Ne” system etc.) a SIM with an internet connection active plan is required (as
the SIM used in the Smartphones).
In all cases, the connection to the GPRS antenna is necessary.
For the SMS use or data transfer through the phone, the controller behaves as it has an external
modem: for the SMS you can receive and for the commands you can send see the document [4].
For the data exchange through TCP/IP protocol, it is valid what said for the ETHERNET controller.
In this case, the IP address is assigned to the controller directly from the GPRS network and the
controller will then be contactable using this IP address. It is not possible, instead, to join the
controller using the name configured with the parameter P.0456. Page S.04 (GC315x) or S.05
(GC400x) shows the IP address given to the controller by the GPRS network. It is also possible
to interrogate the controller via SMS to know the current IP address.
If you are using “Si.Mo.Ne” system, the controller periodically sends messages to “Si.Mo.Ne”
server: the server thus repeatedly memorizes the IP address given to the controller by the GPSR
network. If you are using SicesSupervisor, it is possible to connect to the plant in any moment
setting “255.255.255.255” as IP address of the controller: SicesSupervisor provides to interrogate
“Si.Mo.Ne” server to recover the current IP address of the controller, and uses it for the
connection.
ATTENTION: some telephone companies use a NAT (“Network Translation

Address”) system also for SIM cards, therefore the IP address received by “Si.Mo.Ne”
server is not usable for the connection with the plant. It is necessary to explicitly ask the
network operator not to use the NAT on the SIM.

To use the communication on GPRS network it is necessary to configure some parameters.
It is also essential to configure the APN (Access Point Name) of the telephone operator used
(parameter P.0551). Without this configuration, the GPRS system does not work. Some operators
require access credentials (username e password) to access the APN: in this case use the
parameters P.0552 and P.0553 to configure username and password. If access credentials are
not required (standard), leave P.0552 and P.0553 empty.
It is also possible to indicate a second APN (complete with eventual username and password,
parameters P.0554, P.0555 and P.0556) to be used by the controller in case the primary APN
would not be usable.
It is also necessary to indicate how the controller has to connect to the GPRS network (parameter
P.0557):
 0 (“Disconnect every time”). In this mode the controller connects to the GPRS network
every time it has to send data to “Si.Mo.Ne” server and disconnects as soon as it has
sent the data. If this mode is used, the data exchange with the Modbus/TCP protocol with
the controller is not possible. (BoardPrg3, SicesSupervisor).
 1 (“Remain connected”). This mode is suggested: the controller connects to the GPRS
network as soon as possible and remains connected until it is possible. In this mode the
data exchange with the Modbus/TCP protocol with the controller is possible (BoardPrg3,
SicesSupervisor).
Finally it is possible to activate/deactivate the data exchange with the protocol Modbus/TCP on
the GPRS network (parameter P.0558): when it is enabled, the parameter P.0559 configures the
TCP port on which the controller is able to communicate.
To use the internal GPS receiver the SIM for GPRS modem is not necessary. The internal GPS
module has to be enabled by the parameter P.0580: The GPS antenna has also to be connected.
The purpose of this module is to detect the controller position (latitude/longitude). Once detected,
the position coordinates can be asked via SMS and it can be used to pinpoint the genset on a
map (many business sites allow this operation).
The position becomes most important in the use with “Si.Mo.Ne” system. Directly from the WEB
interface it is possible to display the position of a genset on a map, and it is also possible to
display the tracking of a rented genset in a period of time: both these functions are useful for
rented gensets, but can also be used as antitheft system
If you use the GPS module, it is possible to configure the controller to send messages to
“Si.Mo.Ne” server if any movement is detected:
 P.0583: configures the minimum movement (in meters), beyond which the controller
sends a message to “Si.Mo.Ne” server.
 P.0584: configures a minimum interval for the issue of position messages to “Si.Mo.Ne”
server (at most the controller sends a message in the configured interval).
The controller displays the GPS coordinates on page S.04 (GC315x) or S.05 (GC400x). The
coordinates flash if the GPS module is not able in that moment to determine the position (therefore
the last position detected is shown). It also shows the HDOP value: it is a precision indicator (the
lower it is, the sharper the position). Finally, it the number of visible satellites in every instant.
If the GPS module is not used, it is though possible to manually set the latitude (P.0581) and the
longitude (P.0582) of the genset, to display the position on the map or on the WEB interface of
“Si.Mo.Ne” (i.e. in versions with Ethernet controller which communicate with “Si.Mo.Ne” too).

“Si.Mo.Ne” system is a centralized system of data collection: such data are then consultable
through a WEB interface. GC315x/GC400x controllers can communicate with “Si.Mo.Ne” system
both through Ethernet port and through GPRS modem. The have to be configured as required:
Parameter Ver. Name Default

P.0530 01.10 Abilitation to connection and issue “Si.Mo.Ne” packet 0-No
P.0531 01.10 IP address or “Si.Mo.Ne” primary server name
P.0532 01.10 “Si.Mo.Ne” primary server port 0
P.0533 01.10 IP address or “Si.Mo.Ne” secondary server name
P.0534 01.10 Si.Mo.Ne. secondary server port 0
P.0535 01.10 Time for sending data with engine running 900
P.0536 01.10 Time for sending data with engine off 3600
P.0537 01.10 Time for sending “Keep Alive Network” packet 0
P.0539 01.10 Communication events 00
P.0542 01.10 Type of genset voltage 0
These parameters can be modified on the controller through the relative programming menu, with
the BoardPrg3xx and also through the web service in the appropriate configuration page of the
device. In details:
P.0530 parameter set to value “1-Si” enables the data issue towards “Si.Mo.Ne.” server.
 P.0531 parameter configures the IP address or the name of “Si.Mo.Ne” primary server,
while parameter P.0533 the one of the secondary server. It is possible to set the IP
address in text format or the server name in full (i.e. “simone.sices.eu”) which will be
converted by the controller into IP address using the DNS server (suitably configured or
automatic on GPRS). It is possible to disable the connection towards the
primary/secondary server setting the empty string.
 P.0532 parameter configures “Si.Mo.Ne” primary server port, while P.0534 parameter
that of the secondary server. By setting the port addess to zero the connection towards
the primary/secondary server is disabled. The default port is 53052 (check with SICES).
 P.0535 parameter configures the interval of time to send periodic data towards the server
when the genset is running.
 P.0536 parameter configures the interval of time to send periodic data towards the server
when the genset is off.
 P.0537 parameter configures the interval of time in minutes to send the special packet
“Keep Alive Network”, used to indicate a minimum of activity to the server.
 P.0539 parameter configures in which cases the device has to spontaneously send the
communication events to the server:
Value Description
Ver.
Bit P.0539
0 1 01.10 For blocks, discharges and deactivation
1 2 01.10 For pre-alarms
2 4 01.10 For engine running
3 8 01.10 For engine off.
4 16 01.10 For mains lack
5 32 01.10 For mains back
6 64 01.10 For controller mode
 P.0542 parameter allows to choose if to send to server the connected voltage or phase
measures.

The parameters used and the status information for the communication with “Si.Mo.Ne” are
displayed on page S.20 (GC315x) or S06 (GC400x). In details:
S.20 SIMONE |
Name: GC315x_001
Serv: 192.168.1.140
Status: ok
15/09 12.10.55
3550 sec
 Name: identifies the plant name (which is supposed to correspond to the one given on
“Si.Mo.Ne” to allow an easy identification of the device on “Si.Mo.Ne” server web page.
Server: identifies the IP address of the server to which the data are sent. In case of
connection on GPRS network, the server name is displayed.
 Status: indicates the status, the date and the time of the last connection (which is of the
last data sent/received by the server) and the time left before the next data issue. The
status can be:
Status Description
Stand-by No connection
In process Connection to server in process
Ok Connection to server correctly performed
Error Connection to server failed
No answer No answer from server (that is device not registered on “Si.Mo.Ne”)
Keeping ENTER+ESC keys pressed for at least 5 sec the data issue is forced. The writing “DATA
ISSUED” is displayed and via web “REQUIRED DATA (AUX)” event appears.
For details about communication with “Si.Mo.Ne” server. See doc Errore. L'origine riferimento
on è stata trovata..
On Link controllers equipped with optional internal battery it is possible to configure an “energy
saving” mode which allows to let the battery duration and therefore the connection to Si.Mo.Ne
system much longer.
This mode is managed by the following parameters:
o P.0591 (HR: 13823): Threshold for battery low voltage (Default 0).
o P.0592 (HR: 13824): Delay for battery low voltage (Default 0 - energy saving
deactivated).
o P.0594 (HR: 13825): Accelerometer sensibility threshold (0=high 127=low). (Default 8).
o P.0595 (HR: 13826): Number of events from accelerometer (Default 3).
These parameters are in the programming menu 4.7.4 Energy Saving.
The mode gets active when the controller supply voltage goes below P.0591 for at least the
P.0592 time. Putting 0 into P.0592 the mode is deactivated. The activation of the mode is
indicated by the flashing of the LED ALARM once every 10 seconds.
In practice, when the supply voltage gets lower or disappears, the controller functions are reduced
to the minimum in order to optimize the duration of the battery.

The display is turned off and the electronic of the controller, the modem and the GPS receiver
work with reduced modalities.
The internal accelerometer is able to detect whether the device, and therefore the control panel
or the genset, is moved and creates an appropriate event which is sent to Si.Mo.Ne. system
together with the position data.
Through parameters P.0594 and P.0595 it is possible to set the level of sensibility of the
accelerometer and the number of “accelerations” to be detected in a time of two minutes before
creating the accelerometer event. This to avoid the creation of events due to vibrations, impacts
or wind blows and not therefore to effective movement. Every two minutes the acceleration count
automatically restart from zero.
There being no further accelerometer events and persisting low or absent voltage supply
conditions, the device is brought back to energy saving mode.

Fig. 1 – Front Panel GC315x
KEY
1 - Pushbuttons
2 - Indicators
The controls consist of 12 buttons (1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 1f).
The front panel also has some luminous indicators (2a, 2b, 2c).

KEY
1 - Pushbuttons
2 - Indicators
The front panel also has 10 luminous indicators (2a, 2b, 2c).

Mains Mains+Link
KEY
1 - Pushbuttons
2 - Indicators
The front panel also has 10 luminous indicators (2a, 2b, 2c).

Pushbuttons Function
OFF/RESET The generator is disabled; warnings and lockouts are cancelled.

PROGRAM You can program the parameters.
The Genset control module is set for manual genset control.
MODE UP
Press the START button to start the engine.
Press the STOP button to stop the engine.

MAN
(Manual) With the engine running at full speed:
Press the MCB button for manual opening/closing control of utility

contactors on the mains.
MODE Press the GCB button for manual opening/closing control of utility
DOWN switches/contactors on the generator.
The genset control module is set for the automatic management of the generator
set operation, which trips in the event of voltage anomalies on the mains and
automatically manages the switching of the Utilities.
AUTO By pressing the START button it is possible to activate/deactivate the

(Automatic) TEST mode. This, unless configured differently, does not switch the load from the
mains to the generator and vice-versa and the utility remains de-energized during
TEST switching.
Ref. 1a
The STOP button, causes the stop of the generator if running and the
activation of a lockout unless configured otherwise.
In programming mode, it cancels the changes made to a variable value, brings up
the previous menu level, or exits programming mode. If it is pressed for at least two
seconds in any menu, you exit the programming mode retaining the current menu
position for further programming access.
When pressed in any menu, it displays on the upper line the engine status.
In OFF/RESET mode and depending on the selected page, if pressed together
Esc/SHIFT
with the ENTER button for at least 5 seconds , it can reset counters to zero,
reload default values of the programming parameters or cancel the history logs (in
Ref. 1b the version equipped with CAN-BUS , it allows to force exit from BUS OFF mode).
When used during the keyboard regulation function, it aborts the function.
Navigation buttons of the multifunction display. These buttons let you select the
previous or next page on the display in all modes, except in the PROGRAM
mode.
In PROGRAM mode, they are used to position the cursor when entering the
strings. The horizontal navigation buttons, used in combination with the
Esc/SHIFT button, allow to adjust the contrast.

To decrease the contrast (lighten), press the combination of buttons Esc/SHIFT
+ LEFT . To increase the contrast (darken), press the combination of
LEFT/RIGHT
buttons Esc/SHIFT + RIGHT .
Rif. 1c

In PROGRAM and HISTORY LOGS mode you can scroll the menus and the
variables/settings. You can increase/decrease the value of the variable to change
the settings. Used in combination with the Esc/SHIFT button you can
scroll through the menu ten entries at a time or increase/decrease the variables
ten units at a time.
In the PROGRAM menu, you can enter the programming mode and open a
submenu, change a variable or parameter, and confirm the operation.
In the LOG menu, you can activate the HISTORY LOG function and open the
selected log, “acknowledge” any EEPROM errors at power-up.
Upon the occurrence of an alarm or lockout, the pressing of the button recognizes
the presence of an error and turns off the siren. A further press of the button resets
ENTER/ACK any alarm signals if the operating conditions have returned to normal. Lockout
signals can only be reset by activating the "OFF/RESET" mode.
Ref. 1d
The button is disabled in the “OFF/RESET”, “AUTO” and “TEST” modes.

In “MAN” it is used to open and/or close the mains contactor to the utilities.
To open the mains switch MCB, with the engine idle, press and hold the “MCB”
MCB button for at least 5 seconds.
Ref. 1f
The button is disabled in the “OFF/RESET”, “AUTO” and “TEST” modes.
In “MAN” it is used to open and/or close the generator contactor to the utilities.
The closure of the utilities to the generator is only possible if the relative electrical
measures are within tolerance range.
GCB
Ref. 1f
In MAN mode it can be used to start the engine.
The button can be configured in two ways:

Fully manual (the starter motor is engaged all the time the button is pressed or
until the engine running is detected).
Fully automatic (simply press and release the “START” button to activate an
automatic start sequence. If the start is not successful, start failure anomalies will
START not be reported. The “START” button must be pressed and released again to
perform a new start attempt.
Ref. 1e
In AUTO mode, it enables/disables the TEST status. When the genset control
module is activated, keeping it pressed at the same time as the STOP

button allows access to the special functions.

Used to control the stop of the engine in “MAN” mode.
The button can be configured in two ways:
1) Stop of the engine in AUTO, TEST or REMOTE START mode with the
activation of a lockout.
2) No function. The enabling of the button in AUTO, TEST or REMOTE

STOP START is irrelevant.
Ref. 1e Pressed with the genset control module in OFF/RESET mode, runs the LAMP
TEST on all the indicator lights. When the genset control module is activated,
keeping it pressed at the same time as the START button allows access to
the special functions.

LED OFF LED steady ON LED flashing
  
Signalling Function
Indicates that the operation mode is OFF/RESET

PROGRAM
Indicates that you are accessing the PROGRAMMING menu
OFF/RESET 
Ref. 2c
 The Genset control module is in another operating mode
 Indicates that the operation mode is MANUAL

MANUAL
 The Genset control module is in another operating mode
Ref. 2c
 Indicates that the operation mode is AUTOMATIC
Flashing at 50% indicates that the operating mode is TEST
AUTO  Flashing at 90% indicates that the operating mode is REMOTE
TEST START
Ref. 2c The Genset control module is in another operating mode

Indicates the presence of at least one lockout, one deactivation or


power-off
ALARM  Signals at least one pre-alarm

Rif. 2°
 No error
STATUS ECU Indicates that the CAN-BUS interface is active, operating in


INTERFACE ERROR-ACTIVE mode (J1939 or MTU)
Flashing at 25% ON signals a COM error (J1939 or MTU): the port

is in ERROR-PASSIVE mode.

Flashing at 75% ON signals a COM error (J1939 or MTU): the port

is in BUS-OFF mode.
Ref. 2a
 Indicates that the CAN-BUS is disabled.
Indicates that the CAN-BUS interface is active, operating and in


ERROR-ACTIVE mode
Flashing at 25% ON signals a COM error: the interface is in
ERROR-PASSIVE mode.
Rif. 2a
CAN1 
Flashing at 75% ON signals a COM error: the interface is in BUS-
OFF mode.
Indicates that the CAN-BUS is disabled.


Signalling Function
Mains voltages are present and steady in tolerance range.
 The digital input MAINS SIMULATION is active in the configured
time.
Mains voltages are not present.

The digital input MAINS SIMULATION is not active.
MAINS LIVE
Flashes at 50% during transition between the previous two states.
Flashing at 25% the mains voltages are on but below the
 tolerance range.
Rif. 2b Flashing at 75% the mains voltages are on but over the tolerance
range.
Generator voltage and frequency are present and stead within the

tolerance range.
 Generator voltage and frequency are not present.
GENERATOR Flashes at 50% during transition between the previous two states.
LIVE
Flashing at 25% the mains power and frequency are on but below
 the tolerance range.
Flashing at 75% the mains power and frequency are on but over
Ref. 2b the tolerance range.
 The MCB switch is opened.
 The MCB switch is closed.

MCB (only
GC315x and Flashes at 25% ON if open after a closing command.
GC400Mains/GC
Ref. 2b
400Mains+Link) 
Flashing at 75% ON if closed after an opening command.
 Indicates the voltage presence on BUS line

 Indicates the voltage absence on BUS line
BUSLIVE
Flashing at 50%: only for GC400x during the synchonization
 (flashes in alternation with GCB during input synchronization,
flashes alone during the back synchronisation
Rif. 2b
 The GCB breaker is commanded open.
 The GCB breaker is commanded closed.
Flashing at 25% ON if open after a closing command.
GCB Flashing at 75% ON if closed after an opening command.

Flashing at 50%: only for GC400x during synchronisation (lflashes
in alternance with BUS LIVE).
Rif. 2b

The backlight lamp is managed by the Genset control module, which switches off the backlight
after a programmable time (P.492) if no buttons are pressed in the meantime. Press any button
to switch the lamp ON again, (we recommend using the Esc/SHIFT button as it has no
function when used alone). This function can be disabled by setting parameter P.492 to 0.
During engine starting phase, the lamp is automatically turned-off to reduce the power
consumption of the controller board, in order to ensure greater autonomy for the controller
itself in the event of critical conditions of the starter battery. Using the P.0493 parameter, you
can force the lamp to stay always on when is engine is started.
Depending on the environmental temperature conditions, the contrast may require adjustment
in order to view the display correctly.
Press in sequence the Esc/SHIFT button + LEFT to reduce the contrast (lighten),
press the Esc/SHIFT button + RIGHT to increase it (darken).
The display has different display modes with various pages.
Mode Description Page identifier

PROGRAMMING Programming P.XX
STATUS Status information S.XX
MEASURES Electrical measurements M.XX
ENGINE Engine measurements E.XX
PMCB (ONLY GC400x) Pages about parallel functions B.XX
HISTORY History logs H.XX

Generally, navigation between modes takes place via buttons UP Rif. 1c and DOWN
Ref. 1c .
Fig. 2 - Mode navigation
To view the pages within this mode, use the buttons LEFT Ref. 1c and RIGHT Ref. 1c.
In some modes (e.g.: mode P.xx and mode H.xx) to view the pages, the ENTER button, and
then the UP Ref. 1c and DOWN Ref. 1c buttons must be pressed to navigate between
pages.
If the UP and DOWN buttons have to be used to manage the functions within the mode,
the ENTER button must be pressed to activate the said functions, and the Esc/SHIFT
button to deactivate them.
KEY:
E.01 ENGINE
1 - Status bar
2 - Data area
1 Oil Press. (bar):
2
XX
Coolant Temp. (°C):
XX
Fig. 4 – Display areas
XX

The top status bar contains information on navigation, times and/or some status information.
KEY:
2
1a - Mode identifier
1b - Page identifier E.02 ENGINE
1c - Page title
2 – System status 1c
1a
1b
Fig. 5 – Display of the top status bar
The current mode is shown in the relevant field of the top status bar (1a).
The mode identifier (1a), and the page identifier (1b) identify and refer to the page so there is no chance of
error.
The system status (2) displays part of the information of page S.01(STATUS) that is useful to the operator,
as it can be displayed even if other pages or display mode are being accessed.
In some pages, pressing the Esc/SHIFT button replaces the upper status bar with a System Status
message all the time the button is held down. By double clicking the Esc/SHIFT button, the upper
status bar is replaced with a System Status message so long as you remain on that page. If the message
is unavailable, the bar is cleared and restored when the button is released.

The controller manages a high number of parameters that allow the manufacturer, the installer
or the final user to configure it in order to adapt it to specific system requirements. This
document does not contain the parameters list (even though many of them are quoted in the
description of the controller functions); the list is available in the documents [1] [1] where
they’re described in detail. In this document the general programming structure and the
operating procedure to read and/or modify parameters are described.
To access parameters change mode, scroll with the UP and DOWN buttons to menu P.03-
Programming and press ACK/ENTER to start.
To exit programming menu and to return to the main screen press the ESC/SHIFT button.
WARNING: Assigning an incorrect value to one or more parameters can

cause malfunctions, damage to things or injury to people. The parameters must
only be changed by qualified personnel. Parameters can be password protected
(refer to par. 7.7.1.2).
This mode lets you display and change the programming parameters.
KEY: 1 P.07 PROGRAMMING

1 - Status bar 1.2 Engine 2/06
2 - Current menu
3 - Current parameter 2 0133-Nominal speed
4 - Parameter value
engine (primary)
3 [1500]
4
Fig. 6 display areas
Each programming parameter Ref. 3 has a 4-digit numeric code (e.g. P.0133) to identify the
variables regardless of the language used. The current value of the parameter is displayed
below the description Ref.4.
The first line Ref.2, below the upper status bar, allows to identify the current menu using the
ID number of the menu and the associated text. A pair of numbers is displayed on the right of
this line, 2/ 06 in the example in fig. 3.
The first indicates which entry in the menu is selected or which page is displayed, the seconds
indicates how many entries or pages can be displayed in the current menu/submenu.
When pressing the Esc/SHIFT button, the first line Ref.1 is temporarily replaced by a status
message concerning the engine sequence.

Access to programming mode can be controlled through 4 different PASSWORD levels, listed
in priority order.
 SICES password (only for GC400X)

 Manufacturer password
 Installer password
 User Password
Each parameter of the controller board is associated to a protection level (in documents [1] [1]
this association is shown in the "ACC” column where “C” stands for Manufacturer, "I” for
Installer and "U” for the End User).
A parameter associated to “SICES” level can be only modified using SICES password. A
parameter associated to the manufacturer level can be modified by the manufacturer himself
(or by SICES password). A parameter associated to Installer level can be modified by the
Manufacturer and by the Installer (or by SICES password). A parameter associated to the End
User can be modified by the Manufacturer, the Installer and the End User (and by SICES
password).
The general rule provides that parameters can only be modified when the controller board is
in “OFF/RESET”. Some parameters, as an exception, can be modified regardless of the status
of the controller board, including with the engine running. As a general rule, if a parameter
cannot be modified, it will be enclosed between “< “and” >” while, if it can be modified, it is
enclosed between “[“ and” ]” : that is, valid also for the restrictions due to password
If the operator has to modify a parameter, he must input first the proper password in the
parameter P.0000 (1.1.1 Authentication”), so that the controller can recognize it as “SICES”,
“Manufacturer”, “Installer” or “End User” by dialling the suitable password in the parameter
P.000 (menu “1.1.1 Authentication, path “PROGRAMMING\1.SYSTEM\1.1 Security\1.1.1
Authentication”). After completing this operation, it will be possible to modify the required
parameters. The access code entered remains saved in P.0000 for about 10 minutes since
the end of programming. After this time, the code is automatically reset to zero and must be
re-entered to access programming again.
It is possible to customize the passwords through parameters P.001 (manufacturer), P.002

(installer) and P.003 (end user), available in the menu 1.1.2 Password configuration”, path
“Programming\1 System\ 1.1 Security\ 1.1.2 Password”. The “0” value for these parameters
indicates not set password. SICES password (only for GC400x), instead, is a special
password, preassigned in the factory and supplied together with the controller. The password
supplied with the controller is always valid. On demand, SICES can provide a second
password, only valid for two hours of operation of the engine. When this time has expired, a
new password has to be requested to SICES.
To obtain the password, the operator will have to ask for it to SICES indicating the serial
number (“Cod. ID”) of the controller together with the “Internal Code” displayed at page pagina
S.03, as shown below.
S.03 SCHEDA _
Lingua: [ITALIANO]
Ven 26/06/15 08:52:23
Cod. ID: 00001CC2805F

SW: EB02502480130
Codice interno: 2415

If the password is lost, you can reconfigure it using a higher level password. For this
reason, we recommend to configure at least the “manufacturer” password (P.001”). In
effect, if another person sets it or sets a lower password (even only for distraction)
without communicate it, it will not be possible to modify any parameter anymore. On
the contrary, if you know the “manufacturer” password, it will be in any case possible
to cancel or modify the other passwords. Contact our service centre if the
“manufacturer” password is lost.
The following examples show all combinations of passwords assignation.
Example 1: P.0001=0 P.0002=0 P.0003=0
Any operator is seen as a "manufacturer”, with no need of setting anything in “P.0000-

Access code”. Therefore all the parameters are modifiable from anyone (this is the
default mode).
Example 2: P.0001=0 P.0002=0 P.0003=”UUU”
No parameter modification is allowed. When entering the “UUU” code in “P.0000-

Access code”, the operator is identified as “End User” but, as no password is
associated to “Installer” and “Manufacturer”, the controller acknowledges him/her as
"Manufacturer”. After entering code all parameters are modifiable.
Example 3: P.0001=0 P.0002=”III” P.0003=”UUU”
No parameter modification is allowed. When entering “UUU” in “P.0000-Access code”,

the operator is identified as “End User” and is allowed to modify all parameters
associated to the end user. By entering “III”, the operator is identified as "installer” but,
as no password is associated to the manufacturer, the controller identifies him/her as
"manufacturer”. After entering code all parameters are modifiable.
Example 4: P.0001=”CCC” P.0002=”III” P.0003=”UUU”
No parameter modification is allowed. When entering “UUU” in “P.0000-Access code”,

the operator is identified as “End User” and is allowed to modify all parameters
associated to the end user. By entering “III”, the operator is identified as "installer” and
is allowed to modify all parameters associated to “installer” and “end user”. When
entering “CCC”, the operator is identified as "manufacturer” and is therefore allowed
to modify any parameter of the controller board.
Example 5: P.0001=”CCC” P.0002=0 P.0003=0
As no password is associated to End User and Installer, programming the relevant

parameters is allowed without entering anything in “P.0000-Access code”. To modify
the parameters associated to Manufacturer, simply enter “CCC” in “P.0000-Access
code”.
Example 6: P.0001=0 P.0002=”III” P.0003=0
As no password is associated to the End User, programming the relevant parameters

is allowed without entering anything in “P.0000-Access code”. When entering “III” in
“P.0000-Access code” the operator is identified as “installer” but, as no password is
associated to “manufacturer”, the controller identifies him/her as "manufacturer”. After
entering code all parameters are modifiable.
Example 7: P.0001=”CCC” P.0002=”III” P.0003=0
As no password is associated to End User, programming the relevant parameters is

allowed without entering anything in “P.0000”. By entering “III”, the operator is
identified as "installer” and is allowed to modify all parameters associated to “installer”
and “end user”. When entering “CCC” in P.0000, the operator is identified as
“manufacturer” and is allowed to modify all parameters.

Example 8: P.0001=”CCC” P.0002=000 P.0003=”UUU”
No parameter modification is allowed. When entering the “UUU” code in “P.0000-

Access code”, the operator is identified as “End User” but, as no password is
associated to “Installer” and “Manufacturer”, the controller acknowledges him/her as
"installer”. Therefore, he/she is allowed to modify all controller parameters associated
to installer and end user. When entering “CCC” in “P.0000 - Access code”, the operator
is identified as “manufacturer” and is allowed to modify all parameters.
A parameter value can always be read but it can only be modified in case the "P.0000”
contains a proper password. Parameters P.0001, P.0002, P.0003 and P.0469 (serial
ports password) are excluded: actually, they are not displayed in case "P.0000-Access
code” does not contain a proper password.
Parameter P.0469 – Serial ports password can only be viewed and/or modified through
operator panel and with at least Installer rights.
This procedure will describe the keyboard and display use.
P.07 PROGRAMMING |
Main Menu 1/05
1 System
2 Sequence
3 Protections
4 Auxiliary functions
7 Can_Bus
 1 (SYSTEM): Menu 1-SYSTEM allows to show how the controller connects to the engine
and to the generator and the kind of plant. Correct setting of these parameters is
paramount as almost all protection activation thresholds are expressed as a percentage
of these parameters.
 2 (SEQUENCE): Working sequence configuration can be modified through the menu 2-

SEQUENCE. In this menu it is possible to set threshold percentages and acquisition times,
plus enabling/disabling operation sequences related functions.
 3 (PROTECTIONS): Protections management is accessible through the menu 3-

PROTECTIONS. As to this, it is important to know that, in order to enable/disable a
protection, you may simply modify the associated time, leaving the threshold unchanged:
by setting the time to zero, the protection is disabled. However, this general rule provides
some exceptions. Refer to the chapter on faults, par. 0, which describes, for each of the
faults, the method to disable it.
 4 (AUXILIARIES FUNCTIONS): All operations not related to system, sequence and

protections configuration, can be performed through the menu 4-AUXILIARY
FUNCTIONS. This menu contains other menus used for configuring engine auxiliary
functions, history logs and serial communication.
 7 (CAN BUS): The engine menu 7-CAN BUS allows to set the way the controller
communicates on the bus to acquire the engine measures and, should need be, send
commands.
 8 (PARALLEL): 8-PARALLEL menu (only for GC400x) allows to configure all functions
regarding the parallel with the mains or with the other gensets.

The programming is accessible with the controller in any operation state, while parameters
can only be modified, in general, with the controller board in OFF/RESET.
To enter programming mode, use the UP ▲ and DOWN ▼ buttons till the base
PROGRAMMING mode (P.03) screen is displayed.
When in a mode that limits the use of vertical scrolling buttons, it could be necessary to press
one or several times the ESC button (this situation can occur when displaying history logs or
during some operations, such as setting the fuel pump control mode).
Then, press ENTER to access programming
The menu or variable selected before the last exit from programming are automatically
displayed when starting the procedure (the main menu is displayed the first time you access).
This is true if the programming procedure has been previously aborted by changing the
operation mode of the controller board in MAN or AUTO or after maximum time with no
programming operation has elapsed or keeping the ESC button pressed for more than two
seconds.
Current menu name, selected menu item and number of menu items are always displayed in
the second line. Menu items (submenus) are displayed in the following lines. The item selected
is displayed in REVERSE. Use the ▲ e ▼ buttons to cyclically scroll through the menu to the
lower and upper index items (i.e. pressing the ▲ allows to directly cycle from the first item to
the last one).
Press the ENTER n to access the selected (highlighted) sub-menu. Press the ESC to leave
the menu (back to the previous menu or to the base screen if exiting programming in the main
menu).
The name of the current menu (in the example the menu “1-SYSTEM”) is always shown in
the first line, followed by the numeric Id of the selected item and the number of menu items.
The following lines are used to display single parameters. In detail:
 The forth and the fifth lines show a unique code of the parameter (four decimal digits),
followed by the description in the current language
 The sixth line shows the variable value, between brackets, aligned to the right side
“< >”.
 For some parameters, on the eighth line, a value is shown, which is in some way
related to the actual parameter value. For example, in the case of the rated generator
power, the rated plant current is shown, derived from the rated generator voltage (P.
0102) and from the parameter itself (rated power, P.0106). Sometimes, this additional
measure can be displayed for showing its absolute value, when the parameter is a
percentage of other values.
Use the ▲ e ▼ buttons to cyclically scroll through the menu to the lower and upper index items
(i.e. pressing the ▲ allows to directly cycle from the first item to the last one and vice versa).
Press the ENTER button to enable the parameter modification procedure (see following
paragraph). Press the ESC button to leave the menu (back to the previous menu).

You may only modify parameters displayed between square brackets ([ ]). A parameter
between (major/minor) symbols < > cannot be modified. In this case it could be necessary to
set an appropriate password or stop the genset.
In case modifying the displayed parameter is allowed, press the ENTER button; the square
brackets ([ ]) enclosing the value will blink to signal that the modification is in progress. To
confirm the new value, press again the ENTER button; to abort and return to the original value,
press ESC button;
Parameter types are the following:
 Bits: Some parameters are managed with bits. Each bit set to 1 enables a function
and each bit set to 0 disables a function. Each bit is assigned a value. The parameter
must be set as the result of the sum of the values associated to the functions you
require to enable. 8 bits can be used. The description of these parameters is shown
in a table like the one below:
Bit Value Description
0 1 Enable function 1
In case the operator wants:
• To disable all functions: he/she must set to 0 the relevant parameter.
• To enable all functions: the value to be set is the sum 1+2+4+8+16+32+64+128 =

255.
• Enable, for example, the functions 3, 4, 6 and 8: the value to be set is the sum
4+8+32+128 = 172 (where 4 is the value associated to the function 3; 8 to the function
4; 32 to the function 6 e 128 to the function 8).
Attention: the value must be set with the hexadecimal noting:
o 255  FF
o 0  00
o 172  AC
See the descriptions on the hexadecimal strings.
 Numerics: the value can be modified by pressing the ▲ and/or ▼ buttons, in order to
increase or decrease one unit from the most rightwards decimal digit (if you press the
above buttons plus SHIFT, the figure will be increased or decreased by ten units at a
time). The change is cyclical: increasing over the maximum value when will lead to
the minimum one and vice versa.
 Numerics selected in a pre-defined list (for example the number of phases of the
generator): same goes for the numeric parameters, considering that the UP ▲ and/or
DOWN▼ buttons allow for passing to the fallowing/previous value in the pre-
defined list (pressing the above buttons plus SHIFT, you go to the value ten units
after/before the current one).

 Numerics selected in a number-string couples list (e.g. the type of pressure
sensor): same as the previous point.
 Time: same as numerical parameters, with one exception: the controller manages the
increment/decrement maintaining valid values (example: increasing from “00.59”, the
value goes to “01.00” and not to “00.60”).
 Strings (e.g. telephone numbers): in this case the display shows also a cursor
indicating the currently selected character in the string. The▲▼ buttons work on the
selected character (passing to the one after/before in the ASCII table. If you press the
above buttons plus SHIFT, you will move to the one 10 units before/after). The ◄►
buttons allow to select the character to be modified. You can set the ASCII
characters from 32 (Space) to 127 (Escape). It is not possible to set extended
ASCII characters (over 127) and the control ones (from zero to 31).
 Hexadecimal strings (e.g. output bitmaps): same as for the string parameters, but
the selectable characters are only “0-9” and “A-F” (only capitals for the latter).
The operator has not to worry about verifying that the set up value is acceptable for the
controller since it is not possible to set up not acceptable values.
This goes for individual parameters; however, it is possible to set two or more parameters in
incongruent or incompatible ways. It is up to the operator to prevent this from occurring.
There are three ways to exit programming mode:
 Press the EXIT button 'n' times to scroll back to the main menu, then press it again to
exit programming. The main menu will be displayed on the next access to
programming.
 Pressing and holding the ESC button for two seconds from any location will cause
instantaneous exit from programming and next access will get you to the very same
point.
 Turn the operation mode of the controller to AUTO or MAN: next access will get you
to the very same point.
WARNING: This procedure permanently reloads all factory parameters according

to access rights.
Sometimes, it may be useful to reload parameters factory values. To do so, it is first of all
necessary to select OFF/RESET mode, access programming, and then press and hold the
ACK/TEST and ESC/SHIFT buttons simultaneously for five seconds. Reload of factory values
will be confirmed by a message on the display. Factory values are reloaded only for
parameters for which you are granted access rights.

In this way, information on the system status is provided. You can scroll through the various
pages using the LEFT and RIGHT buttons.
Page S.01 (STATUS) shows system status information. Part of this information is shown on
the top status bar keeping the SHIFT digit pressed. It contains:
 Working status of the generator (stopped, running, supplying, etc.).
 Working mode of the controller (MAN, AUTO, etc.).
 The status of the electrical mains (absent, low, high etc.)
 The eventual presence of inhibitions to the genset start-up (for GC400x also includes the
inhibition from the “load management” or from the ongoing back synchronization.
 The eventual presence of inhibitions to the users switching on genset.
 Possible enabling of the engine protections override.
 Only GC400x: the protection status for parallel with the mains
 Only GC400x: the operation indication in DROOP mode
 Only GC400x: the operation indication “controlled by a MC100 controller”.
 Only GC400x: the indication of some genset in “not open GCB” condition.
 Only GC400x: the indication of particular situations detected by the engines controllers
(power derating, turning off of a cylinder bank etc.)
Some information are shown alongside an elapsing time; for example, during engine cooling
down, the residual time is shown.
Page S.02 (FAULTS) is automatically shown in case a new fault arises. For every anomaly, it
is shown:
 A letter that identify the type.
o “A”: alarm (block)
o “U”: download (only GC400x)
o “D”: deactivation.
o “W”: warning.
 A three digit numeric code that uniquely identify the anomaly. This code flash until it
is acknowledged pressing the “ACK” pushbutton.
 An alphanumeric description, which depends on the language currently selected and

which in some cases can be customized using the controller parameters.
Every fault uses one or two rows of the display LCD. The fault shown in the highest position
is the most recent, chronologically. If the space available is not enough to display all the faults,
only the most recent will be displayed. In order to see the other, it is required to:
 Press the ENTER key
 Use the ▲▼ keys to scroll the anomalies

 Press EXIT to leave the mode
Some anomalies require the display of some additional information. For example:
 The anomalies 198 and 199 (cumulative of pre-alarms/alarms received via CAN-BUS
from the electronic control units of the engines) also require the display of of the single
diagnostic codes. For every diagnostic code it is shown:
o The SPN code (it is a standard code defined by the SAE J1939 standard,
which identifies the mechanical component that is having the problem).
o The FMI code (it is a standard code defined by the SAE J1939 standard, which
identifies the type of problem).
o How many times this diagnostic code has been activated (OC).
o The alarm code specific for the type of engine connected (DTC).
o An alphanumerical description (in English) of the problem.
For MTU engines the SPN, FMI and OC are not shown, but the DTC code and an
alphanumeric description are always displayed.
If one or more of the above-mentioned information is not available, it will be replaced by dashes
or it will simply not be displayed. If multiple diagnostic codes on the engine are active at the
same time, they will be cyclically alternated on the display every 2 seconds. The engine
diagnostic codes are stored (even if the engine deactivates them) until the yellow/red Can-Bus
indicator light warning is acknowledged with the “ACK” button.
 273 anomaly (incoherent parameter, only present on GC400x) requires the display of
the problem cause.
The additional information regarding the anomalies are shown on the last two lines of the
display. If two or more anomalies are shown, to display the additional information is necessary
to:
 Press ENTER.
 Select the anomaly
(GC315Plus/GC315Link/GC400Link/GC400Mains+Link)
This page is not available on GC315. It is dedicated to the serial communication towards the
two serial ports and through USB. In case of functional problems, please, verify the content of
this page.
For each serial port (and also for USB) it is displayed the status (stand-by, outgoing
communication, etc.)
For Link controllers or if an external modem is connected to the controller on the RS232 serial
port, on the first two lines will be displayed:
 The modem model (SIMCOM 908 or 928 for Link controllers).
 In case of a GSM/GPRS external modem and for Link controllers:
o Telephone operator name
o GSM signal level

Plus Link
This page is not available ion GC315. It is dedicated to the status of the connection and of the
communication via TCP/IP on Ethernet interface or via GPRS.
For GC315Plus and GC400 controllers (with ETHERNET interface), the controller shows:
 The status of the connection:
o “On standby” : no communication in course and Ethernet cable disconnected;
o “On standby-connected”: no communication in course and cable connected to

the Ethernet network;
o “Communication in course”: communication in course and cable connected to

the Ethernet network.
 The MAC address of the physical network interface.
 The IP address of the controller, the router/gateway address, the Subnet-mask and
the server DNS address. Such values can be those set with the parameters of the
controller, or those dynamically obtained by DHCP server (see Errore. L'origine
iferimento non è stata trovata.).
For GC315Link/GC400x Link controllers (equipped with GPRS internal module), the controller
shows:
 The IP address assigned to the controller by the GPRS network.
 Some useful information for the connection to “Si.Mo.Ne server.” (See 6.5):
o Controller name
o Latitude and Longitude acquired by the GPS module or set through the
parameters of the controller. This information flashes if the GPS module is not
able to set the position.
o Only if the GPS module is enabled: the number of GPS “visible” satellites and
the HDOP values received by the GPS: it is a precision indicator (the lower it
is, the sharper the position). If this information is not available, they are
replaced by dashes.
Plus Link
This page is not available on GC315. The page displays the status of the CAN-BUS interface
of the controller GC315 has only one CAN-BUS interface, GC400x has two of them. For each
interface are shown:
 Communication status of bus. There are three possible indications:
o ERROR-ACTIVE: normal operation
o ERROR-PASSIVE: communication is working despite faults (errors).
o BUS-OFF: Genset has interrupted the connection to the bus due to too many
errors.

 The counters of the communication errors. The instantaneous counters of the
transmission/reception errors and the maximum values reached from them are
displayed. It is possible to reset the maximum values (and in the meanwhile to force
the output from the status of BUS-OFF) by pressing for 5 seconds the digits ENTER
e ESC/SHIFT at the same time. In the GC400x controller, since there are two CAN
interfaces, it is first necessary to select the CAN interface and then reset the counters:
to select an interface press the digit ENTER and use ▲ and ▼.
This Page is dedicated to the information regarding the device and contains:
 The language currently used by the device. It is also possible to select a different
language: press ENTER, select a language with the digits ▲ and ▼ and confirm with
ENTER. Note: GC400x is only supplied with ENGLISH and PORTUGUESE. With the
BoardPrg3 program it is possible to transfer other languages to the controller.
 Current date and time in long format (flashing if the clock is not valid)
 The unambiguous serial number of the controller board (called ID CODE).
 The code of the software currently loaded on the controller board (see par. 1.9).
 Only for GC400x: the internal code necessary to obtain a SICES level temporary
password (see Errore. L'origine riferimento non è stata trovata.).
These pages are dedicated to the display of the general status acquired by the digital inputs,
configured with the DIF.3201 and DIF.3202 functions (page 1), DIF.3203 and DIF.3204 (page
2), DIF.3205 and DIF.3206 (page 3).
The pages uses one line for each configured input. If more than 6 inputs are configured on a
page, the controller displays all of them turning (6 at a time) every two seconds: Keeping
SHIFT pressed the turning can be stopped. If there are no configured inputs on a page, the
page is not displayed.
On each line the controller shows the configured text for the digital input and the logic status
of the input (1/0).
If the DIF.3202, DIF.3204 and DIF.3206 are used, when the input is activated, the controller
forces the display if the relative page.
Page S10 (FUEL PUMP) is available only if at least one outlet is configured for managing the
fuel pump and contains the following information:
 The current managing mode of the fuel pump (MAN-OFF, MAN-ON, AUTO).
 The pump status (on/off).
 An indication of the fuel level referred to the pump management (starting required, arrest
required, in hysteresis).
If the pump management is linked to the ANALOGUE level sensor, then the controller board
displays by means of a graphic bar, the current fuel level, showing also the thresholds for
pump start/arrest.

From this page you can change the management mode for the fuel pump without having to go
to programming. To do that, you must:
 Press the ENTER button: the square brackets between which the current mode is
displayed start flashing.
 Use the vertical scrolling buttons UP and DOWN to select the desired mode.
 Confirm with ENTER or cancel the modification with ESC.
For a detailed description of the features offered by the controller board for the control of the
fuel pump, see 10.1.
This page displays the status of:
 Digital inputs of the controller

 Analogue inputs used as digital (if they are not used as digital inputs, some dashes
are shown.
 Virtual digital inputs.
Pressing the ACK/ENTER button, it is possible to display the turning inputs in different ways:
 LOGIC STATE: The input's logic state (active or inactive) used by the Genset in the
management of the operating sequence.
 PHYSICAL STATE: Electrical level (active or inactive, or high or low) actually present on
the input; this can be the opposite in comparison to the corresponding logic state.
Displayed in negative.
 BY FUNCTION: the controller shows a list of the functions which are really associated to
the digital inputs, displaying the logic status (1/0) relative to each function, independently
from the input really associated to the functions. If more than 6 functions are used for the
digital inputs, the controller shows them all turning (6 at a time) every two seconds:
keeping SHIFT pressed the turning stops.
This page is not available on GC315. The page is only displayed if some DITEL modules have
been configured (see Errore. L'origine riferimento non è stata trovata.). It displays the
tatus of the digital inputs acquired by the DITEL modules. If a DITEL module does not
communicate correctly, the controller displays some dashes instead of the status of the inputs.
Pressing the digit ACK/ENTER it is possible to display the turning inputs in two different ways:
 LOGIC STATUS: the controller shows the logic level of the input (active or not active)
used in the management of the operation sequence.
 PHYSICAL STATUS: the controller displays the electric level (active or not active, high or
low) really present on the input; it can be opposite compared to the corresponding logic
status. It is shown in negative.
This page displays the status of the digital outputs of the controller.
Pressing the ACK/ENTER, it is possible to display the turning inputs in three different ways:
 LOGIC STATUS: the controller displays the logic level of the outputs (active or not active)
used in the sequence and operation management.
 PHYSICAL STATUS: the controller displays the electrical level (active or not active, high
or low) really present on the output; it can be opposite to the corresponding logic status. It
is shown in negative.

 BY FUNCTION: the controller displays a list of the functions really associated to the digital
outputs, showing the logic status, (1/0) relative to each function, independently from the
output really associated to the functions. If more than 6 functions are used for the digital
outputs, the controller shows them all turning (6 at a time) every two seconds: keeping
SHIFT pressed the turning stops.
This page is not available on GC315. The page is only displayed if some DITEL modules have
been configured (see Errore. L'origine riferimento non è stata trovata.). It displays the
tatus of the digital inputs acquired by the DITEL modules. If a DITEL module does not
communicate correctly, the controller displays some dashes instead of the status of the inputs.
Pressing the digit ACK/ENTER it is possible to display the turning inputs in two different ways:
 LOGIC STATUS: the controller shows the logic level of the input (active or not active)
used in the management of the operation sequence.
 PHYSICAL STATUS: the controller displays the electric level (active or not active, high or
low) really present on the input; it can be opposite compared to the corresponding logic
status. It is shown in negative.
The page displays the value of the analogue inputs of the controller (JM connector), of the
emergency stop (EM-S) and of the D+. For each input the measure in Volt is displayed, for
terminals JM-2, JM-3 and JM-4 the measure in ohm is also displayed.
This page is not available on GC315. The page is only displayed if the DITHERM or DIGRIN
modules have been configured (see 5.10).
On the left side, the type of module really connected is shown (DIGRIN, DITHEL or “DITEMP”
if the module does not communicate correctly. On right side the temperature acquired by the
modules are shown. They can be replaced by:
 “------“ if the expansion module does not transmit the measure
 “OPEN”: if the module indicates that the sensor is disconnected.
 “+OVER”: if the module indicates that the input signal has a too high value, symptom
of failure.
 “-OVER”: if the module indicates that the input signal has a too low value, symptom of
failure.
This page is not available for GC315. The page is available only if the DIVIT expansion module
is installed in the system. (see 5.10).
On the right side, the measures acquired by the modules are shown (with no conversion).
They can be replaced by:
 “------“ if the expansion module does not transmit the measure
 “OPEN”: if the module indicates that the sensor is disconnected.
 “+OVER”: if the module indicates that the input signal has a too high value, symptom
of failure.
 “-OVER”: if the module indicates that the input signal has a too low value, symptom of
failure.
This page normally shows the percentage value currently associated to the two analogue
outputs of the controller:
 0%: -10 Vdc

 50%: 0 Vdc
 100% +10 Vdc
Pressing the ENTER digit a display for function is shown: the controller shows a list of
functions really associated to the analogue outputs, showing the analogue value of each
function, independently from the output. If more than 6 functions are used for the digital
outputs, the controller shows them all turning (6 at a time) every two seconds: keeping SHIFT
pressed the turning stops.
This page is not available for GC315. The page is available only if the DANOUT expansion
module is installed in the system (see 5.10).
This page shows the percentage value currently associated to the four analogue outputs of
the DANOUT module (the corresponding real electrical measure depends on the configuration
inside the DANOUT module). The values are displayed in reverse if the DANOUT module is
not communicating correctly.
The page is only displayed if the type of plant provides the temporary parallel with the mains.
It shows the status of all parallel protections with the mains. The disabled protections are not
shown. The controller displays the initials of any enabled protection (eg. “27<<”: the initial is
displayed in reverse if the protection springs (mains out of tolerance). The possible codes are:
“27<<”, “27<”, “27T”, “27Q”, “59>”, “59>>”, “81<<”, “81<”, “81>”, “81>>”, “81R”, “VJ”, “MC”
(from MC100), “DI” (from contact). See doc. [12].
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This page is not available on GC315. The page is only displayed if the P.0530 parameter is at
value 1. It shows the controller value (useful to search it in “Si.Mo.Ne” system) and the IP
address of “Si.Mo.Ne” server (with GPRS internal modem, instead of the IP address is shown
the DNS name of the server). It also show the status of the communication with the server:
 “Stand-by”.
 “In course”.
 “Error”.
 “No answer”.
This mode displays all the information on the measurements taken by the Genset control
module on the electric lines. You can scroll through the various pages using the LEFT and
RIGHT buttons.
Page M.01 (SYSTEM) displays a wiring diagram of the system.
 The mains. The symbol of the mains is solid if the mains is within the tolerance range and
flashing if the mains is missing or if it exceeds the tolerance range.
 The generator. The symbol of the generator is in “reverse” if the engine is started and if
the generator is powered.

 The loads. The symbol of the load is displayed in “reverse” if the loads are powered from
the mains or from the generator.
 The GCB and MCB circuit breakers (for GC400x can be also displayed the MGCB circuit
breaker). The symbol of the circuit breaker shows:
o The open/closed status.
o The difference between status and the breaker command (in this case the two
contact points of the breaker flash).
o The possibility of using the synchronization for closing the breaker (if syncing can
be used, the two contact points of the breaker are empty squares, otherwise they
are full).
 The power flows, displayed with arrows in the three branches of the system. The arrow
points in the direction of the power. The arrow flashes (to indicate a faulty situation) in
case of reversed power on the generator and in case of negative power to the loads.
 The active power measure and that of the power factor.
 Only for GC400x, also the setpoints of active power/power factor for the operation in
parallel with the mains.
With parameter P.0494 it is possible to personalize the display, hiding one or more previous
information.
This page shows the Phase-Phase concatenated voltages and the frequency of the electrical
mains (or of the parallel bars for GC400x), in addition to the rotation direction of the phases
(clockwise or counter clockwise). For three-phase systems, the phase-to-phase voltages are
displayed; for the one-phase systems, the single phase voltage is displayed (the others are
replaced by dashes) and the rotation direction is not displayed.
To the bottom right there is an icon that allows immediate identification of the fact that the page
is related to the MAINS measures.
This page shows only for three-phase systems and only if the system is configured to use the
neutral connection (see par. 5.11.1). The three vphase-neutral voltages are shown and the
negative of the battery, in addition to the rotation direction of the phases (clockwise or
counterclockwise).
is related to the MAINS/BARS measures.
This page shows the Phase-to-Phase concatenated voltages and the frequency of the
generator, in addition to the rotation direction of the phases (clockwise or counter clockwise).
For three-phase systems, the phase-to-phase voltages are displayed; for the one-phase
systems, the phase-to-neutral voltage and the voltage between neutral and negative battery
are displayed and the rotation direction is not displayed.
is related to the GENERATOR measures.
This page is only shown for the three-phase systems and only if the system is configured to
use the neutral connection (see par. 5.12.1). The three phase-to-neutral voltages are shown
and the voltage between the neutral and the battery negative are displayed, in addition to the
rotation direction of the phases (clockwise or counter clockwise).

is related to the GENERATOR measures.
This window displays the phase currents (one or three) of the Generator/Load measured by
the controller board. NOTE: these currents are normally those supplied by the generator.
But if the measure CTs are connected on the load lines instead of the generator lines,
the displayed currents can be those absorbed by the mains. To the bottom right it is
shown, time by time, the icon of the generator or of the mains so to identify the real
current source. For three-phase also the negative sequence current is shown.
If the fourth current is adequately configured, the controller also displays:
 Ax : auxiliary current (visible if P.0131=1 or P.0131=4).
 An : neutral current (visible if P.0131=2).
 A∑ : differential current (visible if P.0131=2 or if P.0131=3).
If P.0131=2 (neutral current) is configured, the controller is able to calculate (and show) the
differential current if:
 The CT of the auxiliary current has the same ratio of the generator CTs.
 The auxiliary current CT is connected to the same line of the generator CTs.
This page shows the active powers (kW), the power factors and the loading types on individual
phases and globally (for single-phase systems, the information related to phases 2 and 3 are
replaced by dashes). At the right bottom corner the generator or mains icon is displayed, to
indicate which powers you are looking at (see note in 7.7.3.7).
This page shows the reactive powers (kvar), and the apparent powers (kVA) on individual
phases and globally (for single-phase systems, the information related to phases 2 and 3 are
replaced by dashes). At the right bottom corner the generator or mains icon is displayed, to
indicate which powers you are looking at (see note in 7.7.3.8).
This page shows the active and reactive power counters (partial and total) counted by the
controller board when the loads are connected to the generator.
The active power is counted only if positive (it is not counted in the event of reversed power).
The reactive power is counted in module (the counter goes up both with capacitive loads and
with inductive loads).
On this page you can reset to zero the partial counters individually. To this purpose it is
necessary to:
 Press ENTER: one of the counters will be highlighted.
 Use the vertical scrolling buttons UP and DOWN to select the counter you want to
reset to zero.
 Press and hold the ENTER and EXIT buttons for five seconds.
 Press the EXIT key
At the bottom to the right, the display shows an icon which identifies the generator, so as to
allow you to easily distinguish this page from the next, which has an identical structure.

This page shows the active and reactive power counters (partial and total) counted by the
controller board when the loads are connected to the mains/bars. This page is only
visible if the controller has been configured to work with the CTs on the loads, instead
of on the mains (P.0124 = 1 – On the loads).
The reactive power is counted only is positive (it is not counted in case of energy reverse).
The reactive energy is couinted in module (the counter goes up both with capacitive loads and
with inductive loads).
On this page you can reset to zero the partial counters individually. To this purpose it is
necessary to:
reset to zero.
 Press and hold the ENTER and EXIT buttons for five seconds.
 Press the EXIT key
At the bottom to the right, the display shows an icon which identifies the mains, so as to allow
you to easily distinguish this page from the previous, which has an identical structure.
In this page some additional information about voltages and currents of the generator, used
for the 27Q parallel - mains protection. It is shown:
 The positive sequence current (I+).
 The negative sequence current (I-).
 The positive sequence voltage (V+).
 The negative sequence voltage (V-).
 The positive reactive power sequence (kvar).
This page is useful in the parallel applications. It can display at the same time voltages and
frequency of generator and mains/bars. It is possible to directly modify from this page the
commands for the speed and voltage governors. On the last two lines, in effect, the stand-by
values for the two generators are present or, in alternative, the voltage and frequence setpoints
(they depend on the controller configuration and on the status of the plant). In both cases it is
possible to modify such values by hand:
 Press ENTER: one of the two values is highlighted.
 Using ENTER or ◄►, the other value is selected (cyclically).
 Using ▲ and ▼ it is possible to modify the selected value (pressing both together with
SHIFT the modification is quicker).
 Press EXIT to end the modification.
The modification is immediately interrupted if no digits are pressed for 10 seconds.

Note: some of these setpoints could be acquired be the analogue inputs: in this case,
on this page they are displayed as well, but it is no possible to modify them though.
This page shows the necessary information for the synchronization.

The phase difference is shown through a horizontal bar, which performs as a synchronoscope.
It normally shows the phase angles between -180° and +180°. When the phase error goes
under 20°, the bar is reduced to show angles between -20° and +20° (in this case the bar is
shown in reverse).
Below the bar 5 small rectangles are shown. The first 3 indicates if the voltage, frequency and
phase differences allow the closure of the breaker (if the rectangle is empty the difference is
too high and the breaker can not be closed). The forth shows an eventual discrepancy of the
rotation direction of the phases (also in this case the empty rectangle indicates that the breaker
can not be closed). When the first four rectangles are all full, the status of the system is correct
for the closure of the breaker: the fifth rectangle becomes therefore full and the controller
commands the closure of the breaker.
To the page bottom there are the “stand-by” values for the two regulators or, in alternative, the
voltage and frequency setpoints (it depends on the configuration of the controller and on the
status of the plant). If the values are not connected to an analogue input, it is possible to modify
them directly from this page (see previous paragraph). In this way it is possible to perform a
manual synchronization.
If the voltage/frequency references can not be modified manually, if you press SHIFT the
controller displays the current value of the regulation commands (of frequency and voltage, in
%) instead of the references (it shows them in reverse, to recognise them from the references.
This page shows the useful information when the generator is in parallel with the mains or with
other generators. The active, reactive power and the power factor are shown. Are also shown
the currents, the average voltage and the frequency of the generator.
To the page bottom there are the power setpoints of active power and of power factor used
by the controller when it is in parallel with the mains. If such setpoints are not connected to an
analogue input, it is possible to modify them directly from this page (see precious paragraph).
If the parallel with the mains has not to be done, instead of these setpoints the values of “stand-
by” for the two regulators are displayed, or in alternative, the setpoints of voltage and frequency
(it depends on the controller configuration and on the status of the plant).
The engine related measurements are shown in this mode. The number of pages and the
display of some parameters may depend on the type of engine (J1939, MTU or without
communication interface). You can scroll through the various pages using the LEFT and
RIGHT buttons.
It contains the fundamental measurements for engine management:

 Engine Oil pressure
 Coolant temperature
 Engine speed
If any of these values is not available, it’ll be shown with dashes. If a CAN-BUS connection is
active, the type of engine selected is also displayed.

It contains other measurements for engine management:
 Battery voltage
 Fuel level
If any of these values is not available, it’ll be shown with dashes.
This page contains various counters (managed by the controller board), which concern the
engine:
 Start-up counter (resettable to zero).
 Counter of operating hours (resettable to zero).
 Counter of load operating hours (with GCB closed, resettable to zero)
 Counter of operating hours in OVERRIDE (resettable).
 Counter of operating hours (total, not resettable to zero).
The first four counters are resettable (individually). To reset a counter, the operator must:
reset to zero.
 Press and hold the ENTER and ESC buttons for five seconds.
 Press the ESC.
This page is only displayed if as a CAN-BUS (P.0700) engine type the value “240 –
GERAFLEX” has been selected. Actually, the connection with this engine is performed through
serial port 1 (P.0451 = 2). Some specific information of this engine is displayed:
 Battery voltage
 Air temperature in the aspiration duct
 Actuator position
 Time for injection
 Hours of work
 Presence of anomalies
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This page is not available on GC315. It is only shown if CAN-BUS communication to the engine
is enabled (P.0700 different from zero).
Some engine measures acquired by CAN-BUS are shown in this page. The number and type
of available measures depend on the engine type. Not available measures are shown with
dashes. If no information is available, the page is not shown. This page shows the following
measures:
 Internal temperature of the engine's electronic control unit (ref. SAE J1939: SPN1136)
 Air Temperature (SAE J1939: SPN171).

 Air Pressure (ref. SAE J1939: SPN108).
 Battery voltage, measured by the engine's electronic control unit (ref. SAE J1939:
SPN158).
 Coolant Pressure (SAE J1939: SPN109).
 Coolant Level (SAE J1939: SPN111).
 Operating hours, counted by the engine's electronic control unit (ref. SAE J1939:
SPN247
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measures:
 Engine Oil Temperature (rif. SAE J1939: SPN175).
 Engine Oil Level percentage (rif. SAE J1939: SPN98).
 Fuel Temperature (rif. SAE J1939: SPN174).
 Fuel Delivery Pressure (rif. SAE J1939: SPN94).
 Common Rail Pressure
 Fuel Rate (rif. SAE J1939: SPN183).
 Total Fuel Used (rif. SAE J1939: SPN250).
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measures:
 Temperature from turbocompressor (rif. SAE J1939: SPN2629).
 Air pressure in aspiration duct (rif. SAE J1939: SPN102).
 Air temperature in the aspiration duct (rif. SAE J1939: SPN105).
 Intercooler temperature (rif. SAE J1939: SPN52).
 Pressure in engine basement (rif. SAE J1939: SPN101).
 Actuator position (rif. SAE J1939: SPN51).
 Ideal speed (rif. SAE J1939: SPN515).
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measures:
 Required Torque (rif. SAE J1939: SPN91).
 Actual Torque (rif. SAE J1939: SPN513).
 Lost torque (friction etc.) (ref. SASE J1939: SPN514).
 Current torque (compared to the maximum possible at present speed) (ref. SAE
J1939: SPN92).
 Torque required by the engine's electronic control unit (ref. SAE J1939: SPN512).
 Exhaust gas temperature - left bank (ref. SAE J1939: SPN2434).
 Exhaust gas temperature - right bank (ref. SAE J1939: SPN2433).
 Exhaust gas temperature - unique bank (ref. SAE J1939: SPN173).
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measures:
 Bearings 1 °C (SAE J1939: SPN1122, alternator bearings Temperature 1)
 Bearings 2 °C (SAE J1939: SPN1123, alternator bearings Temperature 2)
 Windings 1 °C (SAE J1939: SPN1124, alternator windings Temperature 1)
 Timing Pressure, bar (SAE J1939: SPN156, Injector Timing Rail)
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measures:
 Nominal power (KW)
 Nominal speed (rpm)
 MTU error code
 Average consumption resettable counter (litres/h)
 Consumption resettable counter (litres)

It is possible to reset the last to counters to zero directly in the engine controller board keeping
the digits ENTER and EXIT pressed for 5 seconds.
See Errore. L'origine riferimento non è stata trovata..
These pages are dedicated to the measures acquired by the analogue inputs configured as
“generic sensor”. The operator can acquire the measures not related to the controller operation
and display them. Also, he can gather them (with any criteria), displaying them on one of the
three available pages. The sharing of the measures on the different pages is done through the
function configured in the analogue inputs:
 AIF.2001: page E.10 (GC315x) or E.12 (GC400x).
The controller shows one measure per line: it shows the text configured for analogue input
(P.4018 analogue input 1), followed by the measure. If more than 6 measures are associated
to one of these pages, the controller shows them all, rotating them on the display every two
seconds: keep SHIFT pressed to stop the rotation in the current display.
This page contains different counters (managed by the controller) that involve the service
requests for the engine:
 Counter for the hours left to service 1 (not resettable)
 Counter for the hours left to service 2 (not resettable)
 Service days left and set date (not resettable)
In this mode are shown the measures and the status acquired by the CAN-BUS PMCB, which
connects all SICES devices among them. All pages of this mode are only shown only if the
CAN-BUS PMCB is enabled (P.0800 <> 0).
This page shows the list of the mains controllers (MC100) and the conjunctor controllers
(BTB100) recognised on the Can-Bus PMCB connection. It is useful for diagnostic purposes.
On the top the PMCB addresses of all MC100 controllers are shown. On the bottom the PMCB
addresses of all BTB100 controllers are shown.
Queste pagine mostrano la potenza attiva e reattiva singolarmente di ciascun generatore che
lavora sul can bus PMCB. Ogni pagina mostra fino a 7 generatori, sono visualizzate solo le
pagine necessarie. Si usa una riga per ogni generatore, che contiene l’indirizzo PMCB e la
potenza attiva e reattiva.
This page shows the totals calculated on all genset controllers connected on CAN-BUS PMCB.
It is shown:

 The total nominal power of the generators supplying (MDPt, kW).
 The total active power supplied (kW).
 The total reactive power supplied (kvar).
 The total active power (kWh, sum of energy counters of all the genset controllers).
 The total reactive power (kvarh, sum of energy counters of all the genset controllers).
This page is dedicated to the “load management” function.(see [12]). “Load management”
means the ability of the system to start/stop the gensets in order to only start the smallest
number of gensets necessary to supply the load (with a minimum margin).This page shows
some important information for this function.
The information shown is:
 The enabling of the function “load management” for this controller.
 The “load management” mode selected establishes the criteria according to which the
gensets to be started are chosen.
 The “master” genset (the priority genset, the one that should never be stopped). For
some mode of “load management” this information is not shown.
 According to the mode selected, the controller can show how many hours before the
system selects a new “master” genset.
 The list of the addresses of the genset controllers, ordered based on priority (gensets
with higher priority first, those that will be stopped last). For some mode of “load
management” this information is not shown.
It is possible to select the “master” genset manually directly from this page.
 Press ENTER.
 Use UP and DOWN digits to select the address of the “master” genset wanted.
 Confirm by pressing ENTER.
This page is dedicated to the function “load management” (see [12]). “Load management”
means the ability of the system to start/stop the gensets in order to only start the smallest
number of gensets necessary to supply the load (with a minimum margin).This page shows
some important information for this function.
The information shown is:
 The power supplied by the gensets (percentage compared to the maximum power
that can be borne by the gensets running).
 The threshold (%) to be compared to the calculated power in the previous point, further
to which a new genset must be started (otherwise combination of more gensets based
on nominal power).
 The power supplied by the gensets (percentage compared to the maximum power)
calculated considering that the less priority genset stops (or selecting the combination
of less gensets based on nominal power).

 The threshold (%) to be compared to the calculated power in the previous point, below
which a new genset must be started (or combination of less gensets based on nominal
power).
If a “load reserve” management is enabled in addition to the usual “load management”, this
page alternates the above written values every two seconds with:
 The existing load reserve (the difference between the genset nominal power and the
supplied power).
 The minimum load reserve required to start a new genset.
 The existing load reserve (the difference between the genset nominal power and the
supplied power) calculated in case the less priority genset stops (or combination of
less gensets based on nominal power).
 The minimum load reserve required to stop one of the gensets.
Some of these measures can be displayed in reverse to indicate an “out of threshold” situation
(which can require the start or the stop of a genset).
When possible, the controller also displays the time left for the starting of a new genset or for
the stopping of one of the gensets running.
When in operation and not in OFF/RESET mode, the controller performs periodical or on-event
recordings that can be partially configured with programming parameters.
The controller manages five types of archive:
1. Events
2. Fast ANALOGUEs
3. Slow ANALOGUEs
4. Maximum peaks
5. Engine-DTC
The history logs can be accessed in any controller working status. To access archive
visualization, press the ▲ and ▼ buttons till the HISTORY LOGS (H.01) page is displayed.
When in a mode limiting the use of vertical scroll buttons you may require to press
repeatedly the ESC button.
Pressing ESC/SHIFT while on the main page of the HISTORY LOGS mode, the upper status
bar will display a status message related to the engine sequence, while the last line of the
display will show the following message:
ENTER: visual.log
Then press ENTER to enable the mode (moving to page “H.03”).
At the start of the procedure, the menu of the various archives functions is displayed.

H.03 LOGS |
HISTORY LOGS 1/05
1 EVENTS
2 FAST ANALOGUES
3 SLOW ANALOGUES
4 MAX. PEAKS
5 ENGINE-DTC
The first line always shows the numerical indication of the selected function and the number
of functions in the menu. The following display lines are used in order to show the selectable
functions. The selected item is highlighted in reverse (REVERSE).
Use the ▲ e ▼ buttons to cyclically scroll through the menu to the lower and upper index items
(i.e. pressing the ▲ allows to directly cycle from the first item to the last one).Press ENTER to
enable the selected function (the one highlighted in reverse); press the ESC button to return
to page “H.01”.
When previously configured events occur, the controller adds a record in this archive. Full
capacity is 126 records. If the archive is full and a new event occurs, the less recent is
overwritten (so always the last 126 events are stored). For each event, besides a numerical
code identifying it, the following data are recorded: date/time of the event, the operating mode
of the controller, engine, mains and change-over status in that moment. If the event is an
anomaly, measures described for the ANALOGUE archives are also stored. Configuring the
events to be recorded is possible with parameter P.0441:
Bits management:
Value Description
P.0441
Ver.
Bit
0 1 01.02 Controller modes.
1 2 01.02 Mains status.
2 4 01.02 Generator status.
3 8 01.02 Engine status.
4 16 01.02 Switches status.
5 32 01.02 Switches controls.
6 64 01.02 Start/stop requests.
7 128 01.02 Fuel pump controls.
Below you will find a table showing the codes of all possible events:
Code Rel. Recording cause
EVT.1001 01.02 Controller in OFF_RESET mode
EVT.1002 01.02 Controller in MAN mode
EVT.1003 01.02 Controller in AUTO mode
EVT.1004 01.02 Controller in TEST mode
EVT.1005 01.02 Controller in REMOTE START mode
EVT.1010 01.02 Mains failure

EVT.1011 01.02 Mains on
EVT.1012 01.02 Mains in tolerance
EVT.1013 01.02 Inhibition activated (from configurable input)

EVT.1014 01.02 Inhibition not activated (from configurable input)
EVT.1020 01.02 Generator failure

EVT.1021 01.02 Generator on
EVT.1022 01.02 Generator in tolerance
EVT.1030 01.02 GCB Close command

EVT.1031 01.02 GCB Open command
EVT.1032 01.02 GCB closed (from digital input)
EVT.1033 01.02 GCB open (from digital input)
EVT.1035 01.02 MCB Close command

EVT.1036 01.02 MCB Open command
EVT.1037 01.02 MCB closed (from digital input)
EVT.1038 01.02 MCB open (from digital input)
EVT.1040 01.02 Engine stopped

EVT.1041 01.02 Starting cycle
EVT.1042 01.02 Engine running
EVT.1043 01.02 Cooling cycle
EVT.1044 01.02 Stopping cycle
EVT.1045 01.02 Idle cycle (idle speed)
EVT.1050 01.02 Manual startup command

EVT.1051 01.02 Manual stop command
EVT.1052 01.02 Auto start command
EVT.1053 01.02 Auto stop command
EVT.1054 01.02 Command for start in TEST mode from digital input.
EVT.1055 01.02 Command for stop in TEST mode from digital input.
EVT.1056 01.02 Command for start in TEST mode from serial port
EVT.1057 01.02 Command for stop in TEST mode from serial port
EVT.1058 01.02 Command for start in TEST mode from clock/calendar
EVT.1059 01.02 Command for stop in TEST mode from clock/calendar
EVT.1060 01.02 Command for start in TEST mode from SMS
EVT.1061 01.02 Command for stop in TEST mode from SMS
EVT.1062 01.02 Starting command for failure to close MCB.
EVT.1063 01.30 Only GC400x: starting command from MC100 controller
EVT.1070 01.02 Fuel pump on

EVT.1071 01.02 Fuel pump off
EVT.1074 01.02 Reset

EVT.1075 01.02 Clock/Calendar not valid (but used by some functions)
EVT.1076 01.02 Date/time update
EVT.1077 01.02 New controller power-on
EVT.1078 01.30 Only GC400x: default values of the parameters recharged
EVT.1080 01.02 Change-over inhibition active (from the loads on the generator).
EVT.1081 01.02 Change-over inhibition not active (from the loads on the generator).
EVT.1082 01.02 Engine protections override on

EVT.1083 01.02 Engine protections override off
EVT.1091 01.30 Only GC400x: mains loss protection "27 U<<" activated
EVT.1092 01.30 Only GC400x: mains loss protection "59 U>>" activated
EVT.1093 01.30 Only GC400x: mains loss protection "81 f<<" activated
EVT.1094 01.30 Only GC400x: mains loss protection "81 f>>" activated
EVT.1095 01.30 Only GC400x: mains loss protection "81R" (∆f/∆t) activated
EVT.1096 01.30 Only GC400x: mains loss protection "Vector Jump" activated
EVT.1097 01.30 Only GC400x: mains loss protection (from MC100) activated
EVT.1098 01.30 Only GC400x: mains loss protection (from contact) activated
EVT.1099 01.30 Only GC400x: mains loss protection restored
EVT.1100 01.30 Only GC400x: mains loss protection "27 U<" activated

EVT.1101 01.30 Only GC400x: mains loss protection "59 U>" activated
EVT.1102 01.30 Only GC400x: mains loss protection "81 f<" activated
EVT.1103 01.30 Only GC400x: mains loss protection "81 f>" activated
EVT.1104 01.30 Only GC400x: mains loss protection "27T" activated
EVT.1105 01.30 Only GC400x: mains loss protection "27 U< & Q" activated
EVT.1151 01.30 Only GC400x: mains loss protection "27 U<<" restored
EVT.1152 01.30 Only GC400x: mains loss protection "59 U>>" restored
EVT.1153 01.30 Only GC400x: mains loss protection "81 f<<" restored
EVT.1154 01.30 Only GC400x: mains loss protection "81 f>>" restored
EVT.1155 01.30 Only GC400x: mains loss protection "81R" (∆f/∆t) restored
EVT.1156 01.30 Only GC400x: mains loss protection "Vector Jump" restored
EVT.1157 01.30 Only GC400x: mains loss protection (from MC100) restored
EVT.1158 01.30 Only GC400x: mains loss protection (from contact) restored
EVT.1160 01.30 Only GC400x: mains loss protection "27 U<" restored
EVT.1161 01.30 Only GC400x: mains loss protection "59 U>" restored
EVT.1162 01.30 Only GC400x: mains loss protection "81 f<" restored
EVT.1163 01.30 Only GC400x: mains loss protection "81 f>" restored
EVT.1164 01.30 Only GC400x: mains loss protection "27T" restored
EVT.1165 01.30 Only GC400x: mains loss protection "27 U< & Q" restored
The anomalies are themselves saves as events. They are registered with their own alarm code
with in addition:
 2000: if they are pre-alarms
 3000: if they are downloads (only GC400x)
 4000: if they are deactivations
 5000: if they are faulty
When displayed, the value 2000, 3000 , 4000 or 5000 is removed and replaced by the letter
“W”, “U”, “D” or “A” before the alarm code.
For example, by simulating an emergency stop event, we will obtain the display of: 0048: A048
Emergency stop. The same event, read through serial, will be displayed with: 5048, where 5
= failure and 048 = Emergency Stop.
The table with the relevant inputs is found in the document [1]
To display every event, the controller uses at least three pages of the display: if the event
displayed is one of the 21 most recent anomalies, it uses seven pages. The main page has
the following format:
H.09 LOGS |
1 EVENTS 10/86
17/03/2014 14:37:55
►
EVENT code 0024
W024 GCB not open

The second line of each event page shows what event is currently displayed (10) and any
partial event stored (86). Once the total number of events available is reached, the partial

value will remain fixed at the limit value (126) up to a possible log resetting. The example in
the previous figure shows event 10 of 86 stored (out of 126 available).
The fourth line of each event page displays the date/time of the record; on the right it also
displays two arrows indicating the availability of further pages to the right or to the left of the
current page for the current event.
The lines from the fifth to the eighth show different information, depending on the selected
page.
 The first page shows the numerical code of the event (W024 in the given example) and
the clear description of the event, in this case a warning W (“W024 GCB closed”).
 The system status when the event was recorded are displayed in the second page: the
controller operation modes, as well as engine status, generator status, mains status and
change-over status.
 The third page shows the communication status (GCB and MCB) when the event was
recorded.
 Pages from the fourth to the seventh are described in the analogues log.
The most recent event is associated to the highest number. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons
to scroll cyclically trough all recordings.
Using the ◄ and ► buttons, you can browse through the pages related to the event.
The controller records the ANALOGUE magnitudes described below (with engine On or Off);
the recording frequency is configured with the parameter P.0442 (seconds) and P.0443
(minutes):
 Mains phase-to-phase voltages and frequency.
 Generator frequency and phase-to-phase voltages.
 Generator currents.
 Active, reactive and apparent powers, the power factor and the type of plant total load.
 Starting battery voltage, engine rotation speed, coolant temperature, oil pressure and
engine fuel level.
Each record is associated with its date/time. The measures not acquired (because the
controller was not set to acquire them) are replaced by dashes.
To display all records, the controller uses four pages of the display. The main page has the
following format:
H.15 HISTORY |
2 FAST ANALOGUES
29/40
---------------------
17/03/2014 17:38:31
►
Mains:
398 V 50.0 Hz
399 V
396 Vline of each page shows what record is currently displayed (29) and any partial
The second
record stored (40). Once the total number of records available is reached, the partial value will
remain fixed at the limit value up to a possible log resetting. The example in the previous figure
shows record 29 of 40 stored (out of 42 available).

The fourth line of each page displays the date/time of the record; on the right it also displays
two arrows indicating the availability of further pages to the right or to the left of the current
page for the current record.
The lines from the fifth to the eighth show different information, depending on the selected
page.
 The first page displays all the values of the mains/bars, at the time of recording: frequency
and voltage
 The second page displays all the values of the generator, at the time of recording:
frequency and voltages
 The third page displays all the values of the load, currents and powers, at the time of
recording: currents, apparent power, active and reactive power, power factor.
 The fourth page displays all the values of the engine, at the time of recording: battery
voltage, Engine speed oil pressure, Oil pressure, Coolant temperature, Fuel level
The more recent record is associated to the highest number. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons
to scroll cyclically trough all recordings.
Using the ◄ and ► buttons, you can browse through the pages related to the
recordings.
The fast ANALOGUEs are recorded at a pace configurable by means of the parameter P.0442
(interval in seconds) and the default interval is 60 seconds. This archive provides a total
storage capability of 42 (engine-On and engine-Off) records. Every following record overwrites
the older one. The controller records the ANALOGUE values described in par. 7.7.6.3.
The slow ANALOGUEs are recorded at a pace configurable by means of the parameter
P.0443 (interval in minutes) and the default interval is 30 minutes. This archive provides a total
storage capability of 64 (engine-On and engine-Off) records. Every following record overwrites
the older one. The controller records the ANALOGUE values described in par. 7.7.6.3.
ANALOGUE and events recordings are temporarily OFF when the key switch is in
“OFF/RESET” mode.
When the records are locked, a lock appears on the second line, after the text “HISTORY
LOGS”, in all the windows of the history log.
In this situation, the controller's internal counters keep decreasing the time left to the expiry of
the next recording.
When the operation mode shifts from “OFF/RESET” to “MAN” or “AUTO” mode, a check is
performed in order to verify whether some recording counter expired. If so, the recorded date
and time of the status change are stored, otherwise the count continues till the next recording
is stored.
The controller performs a series of recordings of maximum and minimum peaks for some
significant measures.
 Total active power: the maximum peak is recorded, having the date/time and the measure
of the engine coolant temperature (if available) associated.
 Currents: the maximum peaks of individual phases are recorded, having the date/time and
power factor of that particular phase associated.

 Coolant temperature: the maximum peak is being recorded, with date/time associated.
To display all records, the controller uses one page of the display.
H.27 HISTORY |
4 MAX. PEAKS 1/07
---------------------
Maximum power
17/03/2014 10:35:54
345.4 kW
( 88 °C)
The second line shows the record currently displayed, out of the total number of records (the
total number of records is 5).
The fourth line shows a description of the peak recording currently displayed:
 Maximum power
 Maximum current. (L1)
 Maximum coolant temperature
The sixth line shows the recording date and time. The seventh line displays the recorded
measure (power, current etc.) A second measure recorded together with the main measure
can be displayed on the eighth line:
 The coolant temperature is recorded together with the power.
 The power factors on individual phases are recorded together with the currents.
If certain data are not available at the time of recording, dashes will be displayed.
Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to scroll cyclically trough all recordings. The ◄ and ► buttons
are not used because the controller uses only one page of the display.
The controller records only the DTCs the engine control unit (ECU interface) sends over the
CAN-BUS line.
Basically, depending on the installed engine, the diagnostic message consists of the DTC,
SPN and fault description. This archive have can store up to 16 records. Every following
record overwrites the older one.
To display all records, the controller uses one page of the display.

H.33 HISTORY |
5 DTC-MOTORE 16/16
---------------------
17/03/2014 14:27:12
DTC:6.6 SPN:100 1 1
Engine oil pressure
Data low (shutdown)
The second line shows the record currently displayed, out of the total number of records (the
maximum number of records is 16).
The fourth line shows the recording date and time.
The sixth line shows the diagnostic code. It contains:
 Engines implementing the SAE J1939 standard (all those selectable with the parameter
P.0700, excluding the MTU MDEC). Diagnostic information according to the standard
J1939 are provided for this type of engines:
 SPN (Suspect Parameter Number): is a numeric code showing the engine part/component
that generated the diagnostic code (in the example, “100” identifies oil pressure measure).
 FMI (Fault Mode Identifier): is a numeric code between 0 and 31 that identifies the kind of
problem (in the example, “1” indicates an excessively low value of the measure, thus
requiring engine stop).
 OC (Occurrence Count): indicates how many times this diagnostic code has already been
activated (example “2”).
 MTU MDEC engines. These engines do not follow the standard J1939 but use their own
protocol. For these engines, values SPN, FMI and OC are not displayed; the DTC value
is the diagnostic code described in the engine technical handbook; problem description is
always shown.
The seventh and eighth line show a text description of the problem, if available.
The more recent record is associated to the highest number. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons
to scroll cyclically trough all recordings. The ◄ and ► buttons are not used because
the controller uses only one page of the display.
There are two ways to exit from archive visualization:
 Press the ESC button 'n' times to scroll back to page H.01
 Change the operating mode of the controller.
In both cases, page H.01 will display; you may move to other display modes using the ▲ and
▼ buttons.
To reset an archive to zero, it is necessary to display it first and then keep the digits ENTER
and EXIT per 5 secondi, until when the controller shows a message of reset to zero. The
archive of maximum peaks does not reset to zero: when ENTER and EXIT are pressed for
five seconds on this archive, the controller forces the measure value as maximum peak.

The device allows to select the language for all writings displayed on the multi-functional
display. 5 languages are currently available: Italian, English, Portuguese, French and Russian
(English is the default language). For GC400x, the directly available languages are only
English and Portuguese. The others can be transferred to the controller (one at a time) through
the BoardPrg3 software. See Errore. L'origine riferimento non è stata trovata. for language
election procedure.

There are five device management modes:
 OFF_RESET: the genset is off (or in the arrest phase), the anomalies are all cancelled
and you can access the programming to modify the parameters. The GCB switch is
open to isolate the generator from the loads. The MCB breaker is closed to connect
the loads to the mains.
 MAN: genset start up and loads change-over to the generator are to be performed by
the operator (the controller board does not perform these operations automatically).
Genset arrest and loads change-over to the mains are normally to be performed by
the operator: however, when the protections are enabled, the controller board can, if
necessary, perform these operations automatically. Accessing programming is
allowed, though only some parameters can be modified.
 AUTO: genset start/stop and the management of the GCB and MCB breakers are
performed by the controller board (the operator cannot interfere). All protections are
enabled. Accessing programming is allowed, though only some parameters can be
modified.
 TEST: this operation mode is nearly identical to AUTO. The only difference is that the
engine is anyway (automatically) started even with mains and/or automatic
intervention inhibition contact ON. The parameter P.0222 “Enabling test loading”,
allows indicating to the controller if it must automatically change-over the loads to the
generator. In any case, the operator is authorized to control the MCB and GCB
breakers just like in MAN. When the controller goes back to AUTO mode (when the
test is finished), the loads are automatically changed-over to the mains and the engine
is stopped with normal procedure. The controller automatically switches from TEST to
AUTO in case existing conditions require an automatic intervention by the genset.
Accessing programming is allowed, though only some parameters can be modified.
 REMOTE START: nearly identical to AUTO. The only difference is that the engine is
anyway (automatically) started even with mains and/or automatic intervention
inhibition contact ON; the loads are changed-over to the generator. AUTO mode
supersedes TEST mode (i.e., it can interrupt or replace the periodic test). It is also
overriding with respect to the AUTO (once the remote start is activated, any request
for automatic intervention is ignored). The operator is not allowed to manually operate
the GCB and MCB switches. Accessing programming is allowed, though only some
parameters can be modified.
The operating mode can be selected in two different ways:
 Using the “MODE ▲” and “MODE ▼” buttons of the controller board. The buttons
must be pressed consecutively and held for at least half a second to force mode
change. The buttons are disabled (on the first line of the display a key-shaped icon
appears) if at least one of the inputs described below exists and is active.
 Using one or several inputs configured with the following functions:

 DIF.2271 “OFF by remote control”.
 DIF.2272 “MAN by remote control”.
 DIF.2273 “AUTO by remote control”.
When one of these inputs is active, the operating mode of the controller is forced and
you can no longer use the buttons on the panel, nor the controls of the serial ports to
change it (the first line of the display shows a key-shaped icon).

When neither of these inputs is active, you are again able to use the buttons and the
controls of the serial ports to change the operating mode.
If there are multiple active inputs at the same time, priority is given to the input that
forces the OFF / RESET mode, followed by the one that forces MAN mode and finally
the one that forces AUTO mode.
You needn't use all three inputs. For example, you can use a single input to force
AUTO status: when the input is active the controller is always in AUTO mode, and
when it is deactivated, the controller remains in AUTO mode, but you can use the
buttons to change-over to MAN or OFF/RESET.
If only one input is used to force OFF/RESET mode, the controller acts
differently: when the input is active, the controller is always in OFF/RESET
mode, and when the input goes back on standby, the controller goes back to
the mode it was in prior to input activation.
 Sending Modbus commands through serial ports, the USB port, the ETHERNET port
or through the modems. The command are only managed if none of the above
described inputs is active. The commands can be protected by a password (P.0004)
which must be entered before any command and can be deactivated through a digital
input (DIF.2706). To send the command it is necessary to write in sequence (within 5
seconds):
 HOLDING REGISTER 101: write the password configured with the parameter
P.0004.
 HOLDING REGISTER 102: write the value:
 “1” to require the OFF/RESET mode.
 “2” to require the MAN mode.
 “3” to require the di AUTO mode.

To enable the TEST mode requires the controller being first set to AUTO w/o any automatic
start request (refer to the engine sequence description). All possible TEST function activation
modes are described below. The TEST mode is signalled by the flashing of the AUTO indicator
light on the panel (50% on – 50% off). You can shift to TEST mode as follows:
 Pressing the “START” button on the controller's panel. Shifting to TEST mode is
immediate. Press again the same buttons to return to AUTO mode.
 By properly configuring the parameters:
- P.0418: Weekly test schedule.
- P.0419: Test start time
- P.0420: Test duration

These parameters allow for weekly programming of the time intervals for TEST mode
engine start (to keep it efficient). In this case, shifting to TEST mode automatically
occurs at set days and times. The controller returns to AUTO when the TEST time
interval ends.
 By means of a proper command via SMS (refer to document [4]. In order for this
feature to be used, the parameter P.0420 “Test duration” shall not be set to zero (it
indicates, in fact, the TEST duration). In this case, the controller shifts from TEST after
receiving the SMS and returns to AUTO after the time P.0420 Test starting duration
(min).
 From a PC connected to a serial port (with Modbus RTU protocol). The controller shifts
to TEST after receiving the command from the serial port, then, returns to AUTO after
receiving the opposite command or when it detects an interrupted serial connection
(60 seconds w/o messages). To send the command you need to write in sequence
(within 5 seconds):

 HOLDING REGISTER 101: enter the password configured with the parameter
P.0004.
 HOLDING REGISTER 102: enter the value:
 “12” to require TEST mode.
 “21” to go back to AUTO mode.

 When a digital input, properly set with code 2031 “Test mode request” is activated, the
controller shifts to TEST and returns to AUTO when the same input is deactivated.
To activate REMOTE START mode, instead, the controller must first of all be in AUTO or in
TEST mode. In addition, in case an input is configured with code DIF.2701 – “Enable remote
start request” in the parameters of any input, this input shall be active. You may shift to
REMOTE STARTUP in the following cases:
 Configuring a digital input of the controller to acquire the “Remote start request” with
code DIF.2032. When this input is active, the controller shifts to REMOTE STARTUP;
it deactivates when reverting to AUTO.
 By means of a proper command via SMS (refer to document [4]. In this case, the
controller shifts to REMOTE START as soon as it receives the SMS and returns to
AUTO when it receives the opposite command. In this case, you need to configure an
input for acquiring the contact enable remote startup request, code DIF2701, and the
input shall be active (normally wired on a panel for enabling remote commands).
 Using parameters P.0426, P.0427 and P.0428 it is possible to define on a weekly

basis hourly operation intervals when the genset shifts automatically to REMOTE
START. In particular, parameter P.0426 allows to set the week days in which this
function is active and the remaining two allow you to set an hour range valid for all
selected days. The range start time (P.0427) refers to the days set in P.0426, while
the range end time (P.0428) refers to the same day, if its value is higher than P.0427,
or to the following day if lower (across midnight). Moreover, setting P.0427 and P.0428
to the same value defines a full day's range.
 From a PC connected to the serial port, USB port, ETHERNET port or via modem
(with RTU Modbus or TCP Modbus). The controller shifts to REMOTE STARTUP after
receiving the command from the serial port; it then reverts to AUTO when receiving
the opposite command (it remains in REMOTE STARTUP mode in case the serial
connection is interrupted before receiving the opposite command). In this case, you
need to configure an input for acquiring the "contact enable remote start-up request",
code DIF2701, and the input shall be active (normally wired on a panel for enabling
remote commands). The commands can be protected by a password (P.0004) which
must be entered before any command and can be deactivated through a digital input
(DIF.2706). To send the command you need to write in sequence (within 5 seconds):
 HOLDING REGISTER 101: enter the password configured with the parameter
P.0004.
 HOLDING REGISTER 102: enter the value:
 “13” to require REMOTE START mode.
 “21” to go back to AUTO mode.

The controller records any change of the operating mode in the events log, if it is enabled with
bit 0 of the P.0441 parameter:
 EVT.1001: records the shift to OFF/RESET mode.
 EVT.1002: records the shift to MAN mode.
 EVT.1003: records the shift to AUTO mode.

 EVT.1003: records the shift to TEST mode.
 EVT.1003: records the shift to REMOTE START mode.

There are some features available for configuring the digital outputs related to the operating
mode:
 DOF.3001 - “Off/reset”. The controller activates this output when in OFF/RESET

mode..
 DOF.3002 - “Man”. The controller activates this output when in MAN mode.
 DOF.3003 - “Auto The controller activates this output when in AUTO mode.
 DOF.3004 - “TEST”. The controller activates this output when it is in TEST mode.
 DOF.3005 - “Remote Start”. The controller activates this output when in

AVVIAMENTO REMOTO mode.
 DOF.3011 - “Not in OFF/RESET”. The controller activates this output when it is in

AUTO or MAN mode.
 DOF.3012 - “One of the automatic modes”. The output is activated when the controller
is in one of the automatic operation modes, that is AUTO, TEST or REMOTE START.
In addition, the controller makes available its own operation mode for the AND/OR logics by
means of the following internal statuses:
 ST.000 - “OFF/RESET”.
 ST.001 - “Manual”.
 ST.002 - “Automatic”.
 ST.003 - “Test”.
 ST.004 - “Remote start”.
The controller acquires the system's mains voltage (single-phase or three-phase) to the
purpose of commanding automatic start-ups and arrests of the engine in case of anomaly on
the mains. (always for GC315x, for SSB and SSB+SSTP plant for GC400x). In emergency
systems, the controller board starts the generator (and changes-over the loads to it) when the

mains is out of tolerance; it changes-over the loads to the mains and stops the genset when
the mains returns in tolerance.
The mains must be connected to the JH connector. On a three-phase system, ensure to

connect the three phases and the neutral; on a single-phase system, ensure to connect the L
phase on connector 3 and the neutral on 4.
The status of the mains can be acquired in various ways:

 From the JH connector of the controllers (see par. 5.11).
In any case, in order for the GC315 to be able to measure the mains voltage and
frequency from the JH connector, the operator must set the nominal voltage of the
mains using the parameter P.0116 .
 By means of the digital input configured with the feature “DIF.3101 – External mains
sensor”. When said input is active, the mains is considered in tolerance; when it is
not active, the main is considered out of tolerance. NOTE: if the digital input is
active, the mains is considered in tolerance, even if the measure of the JH
sensor is enabled and if said measure indicates that the mains is out of
tolerance.
In the event the JH sensor can be used to acquire the mains measures, there are various
parameters that influence its management:
 P.0126: only for GC400x. To use the JH connector with the mains, this parameter
must be set to “1-Mains”.
 P.0105: rated generator frequency. Also used as mains rated frequency. All thresholds
associated to mains frequency are expressed as a percentage of this parameter.
 P.0119: configures the mains sensor as three-phase (3) or single-phase (1).
 P.0116: rated mains voltage. Phase-to-phase rated voltage shall be set for three-
phase systems; single-phase, for single phase systems. Thresholds are expressed as
a percentage of it. If set to zero, mains voltage is considered still not present, even if
physically connected (it is anyway measured and displayed).
 P.0152: allows to select if the controller is in standard version (0) or if it has been
require with 100 V inputs (1).
 P.0117: primary value (in Volt) of any VT connected to connector JH.
 P.0118: secondary value (in Volt) of any VT connected to connector JH.
 P.0244: enables the checks on thresholds and hysteresis including on the phase
voltages of the mains (on the phase-to-phase voltages they are always enabled).
 P.0201: hysteresis applied to all the thresholds related to mains voltage and
frequency. It is a percentage value related to P.0116 and to P.0105.
 P.0203: mains low frequency threshold (percentage related to P.0116) (below which
the mains is considered anomalous).
 P.0204: mains high frequency threshold (percentage related to P.0116) (above which
the mains is considered anomalous).
 P.0236: mains low frequency threshold (percentage of P.0105); below this value,
mains is considered anomalous and the engine is started.
 P.0237: mains high frequency threshold (percentage of P.0105); over this value,
mains is considered anomalous and the engine is started.
 P.0238: mains voltages asymmetry threshold (percentage of P.0116); over this value,
mains is considered anomalous and the engine is started. Only applicable to three-
phase systems.
 P.0239: Rotation direction required for mains voltage. Only applicable to three-phase
systems.

In order to assess the mains status, the controller can perform up to four different checks that
can be individually disabled. These checks are individually described (with examples) below:
please, remember that disabling both voltages and frequency checks is not possible (in this
case, mains is always considered not present).
To disable this check, one of the following conditions shall be true:
 P.0236 = 0 %.
 P.0237 = 200 %.
 P.0236 >= P.0237
Here follows an example about the various threshold used, including default values for a.m.
parameters.
Parameter Description Default value Frequency in Hz
P.0105 Rated frequency 50 Hz 50.00
P.0236 Minimum frequency threshold 90.0 % 45.00
P.0237 Maximum frequency 110.0 % 55.00
threshold
P.0201 Maximum hysteresis 2.5 % 1.25
The hysteresis on the various thresholds is calculated as half the difference between P.0237
and P.0236. However, it is limited by the maximum value set with parameter P.0201. The
hysteresis applies to:
 Upwards, to the minimum frequency threshold (i.e., between 45.00 and 46.25 Hz).
 Downwards to the maximum frequency threshold (i.e., between 53.75 Hz and 55.00
Hz).
These values define the following bands:
0.00 V .
A band: low
45.00 V .
B band: hysteresis
46.25 (45.00 + 1.25) V .
C band: in tolerance
53.75 (55.00 – 1.25) V .
D band: hysteresis
55.00 V .
G band: high
xxx V .
If the frequency is within the bands “B” or ”D”, previous status is maintained (hysteresis). For
example, in case the voltage was within the “C” band and is now within the “D” band, it is
anyway considered “In tolerance”. On the other hand, in case the frequency was within the “C”
band, and now is within “D” band, it is considered “Low”.

To disable this check, one of the following conditions shall be true:
 P.0203 = 0 %.
 P.0204 = 200 %.
 P.0203 >= P.0204
parameters.
Parameter Description Default value Voltage in Volts

P.0116 Rated voltage 400 V 400
- Mains presence threshold 20.0 % 80
P.0203 Minimum voltage threshold 80.0 % 320
P.0204 Maximum voltage threshold 110.0 % 440
P.0201 Maximum hysteresis 2.5 % 10
The hysteresis on the various thresholds is calculated as half the difference between P.0204
and P.0203. However, it is limited by the maximum value set with parameter P.0201. The
hysteresis applies to:
 Downwards, to mains availability threshold (i.e., between 70 V and 80 V).
 Upwards, to the minimum voltage threshold (i.e., between 320 V and 330 V).
 Downwards to the maximum voltage threshold (i.e., between 430 V and 440 V).
These values define the following bands:
0 V .
A band: absent
70 (80-10) V .
B band: hysteresis
80 V .
C band: low
320 V .
D band: hysteresis
330 (320+10) V .
E band: in tolerance
430 (440-10) V .
F band: hysteresis
440 V .
G band: high
xxx V .
If the voltage is in the “B”,”D” or ”F” bands, previous status is maintained (hysteresis). For
example, if the voltage was in the “E” band and now it is in “D” band, it is considered
however “In tolerance”. On the contrary, if voltage was in the “C” band and now is in “D”
band, it is considered “Low”.
Such status are managed at individual phase level.
On three phase plants, if the P.0244 parameter is set, the same checks are also done on the
phase voltages (the phase nominal voltage is calculated by dividing the nominal connected
P.0116 for 1.73 (square root of 3).

In three-phase systems, the mains can be 'out of tolerance' in case the absolute value of the
three phase-to-phase voltages differs more than the set threshold.
To disable this check, simply set parameter P.0238 to zero.
parameters:

P.0238 Mains asymmetry threshold 10.0 % 40
In case the absolute value of two phase-to-phase voltages differs more than 40 V, the mains
is seen as out of tolerance (the MAINS LIVE lamp flashes with 25% on). In case the absolute
values of all phase-to-phase voltages are lower than 40 V, the mains is seen in tolerance. No
hysteresis is managed for this check.
If the parameter P.0244 is set, to “1”, the same controls are also done on the phase voltages
(the phase nominal voltage is calculated by dividing the nominal connected P.0116 for 1.73
(square root of 3).
For three-phases systems, mains can be 'out of tolerance' in case the rotation direction of the
phases differs from the specification set with parameter P.0239 “Phases frequency required
on mains“.
To disable this check, simply set parameter P.0239 to zero.
In case a “clockwise” rotation direction is required, please set “1” in P.0239; in case the rotation
direction is “counter-clockwise”, the mains is seen as 'Out of tolerance' (the MAINS LIVE lamp
flashes with 25% on).
In case a “counter-clockwise rotation direction is required, please set “2” in P.0239; in case
the rotation direction is “clockwise”, the mains is seen as out of tolerance (the MAINS LIVE
lamp flashes with 25% on).
In order to diagnose the mains “global” status, the following algorithms are used, shown in
their computing order:
 In case the status of all existing voltages (1 or 3) and the frequency are “Absent”,
also the global status is “Absent”.
 In case the status of all existing voltages (1 or 3) and the frequency is “In tolerance”,
also the global status is “In tolerance”.
 In case the status of at least one voltage or the frequency is “High”, also the global
status is “High”.
 In case none of the previous conditions occurs, global status is “Low”.
In case the tests show that the mains is “In tolerance”, perform also the following tests:
 If we have an unusually high asymmetry on the voltages, the global status is “Low”.
 If the direction of rotation of the mains is different from the one configured, the global
status is “Low”.

The use of a digital input is provided, configured with the function DIF.3101 - “Sensor of
external mains”, for the connection with a generic mains sensor in alternative, or in addition to
the internal sensor.
The status of the mains is considered:
 “Absent” if the input is no active.
 “In tolerance” if the input is active.
Note: if the input is active, the mains is considered in tolerance, even if the measure
from the JH sensor is enabled and such measure indicates that the mains is out of
tolerance.
It is valid what written in the next paragraph, as per the internal sensor.
Whichever the method used to acquire the mains instant status, to the extent of the plant
operation logics, the mains global status is described in four steps:
Mains in
After the time set with tolerance Mains out of tolerance
P.0205 (0.1 seconds if
not in AUTO)
Mains Mains in tolerance Mains failure

availability delay
delay Mains in tolerance
Mains out of tolerance After the time set with

Mains out of P.0206
tolerance (two seconds if the
generator is “ready to
supply”).
The controller records any change of the mains status in the events log, if it is enabled with bit
1 of the P.0441 parameter:
 EVT.1010: Lack of network voltage.
 EVT.1011: Network voltage present, but “out of tolerance”.
 EVT.1012: Network voltage present and “in tolerance”.

The following feature for the configuration of the digital outputs related to the mains status is
also available:
 DOF.3033 - “Mains within tolerance”. The controller activates this output when the
mains voltages and frequency are in tolerance from the time configured.
In addition, the controller makes available the mains statuses for the AND/OR logics by means
of the following internal statuses:
 ST.016 - "Mains voltage/frequency present"
 ST.017 - “Mains out of tolerance or absent”

 ST.018 - "Delay for mains within tolerance"
 ST.019 - “Mains within tolerance”.
 ST.020 - "Delay for mains out of tolerance or absent"
GC315 acquires generator (single or three-phase) voltage and frequency in order to protect
the loads and the generator itself from operating outside its tolerance thresholds.
For connecting the generator to the GC315, see par. 5.12.
Several parameters are related to frequency measure:
 P.0105: rated generator frequency. All frequency measure related thresholds are
expressed percentage of it.
 P.0228: threshold (percentage of P.0105) under which the engine is considered

stopped.
 P.0229: threshold (percentage of P.0105) above which the generator is considered

started.
 P.0305: low voltage threshold (percentage related to P.0105) below this value the
generator cannot be connected to the loads.
 P.0307: high voltage threshold (percentage related to P.0105) above this value the
 P.0395: low frequency threshold (percentage of P.0105) (under this threshold, the
generator sets a warning).
 P.0397: high frequency threshold (percentage of P.0105) (over this threshold, the
generator sets a warning).
 P.0331: maximum frequency threshold (percentage of P.0105); over this threshold,

the engine must be stopped due to risk of damage to both the engine and the
alternator.
parameters.
Parameter Description Default value Frequency in Hz

P.0105 Rated frequency 50 Hz 50
P.0228 Stopped engine threshold due 10.0 % 5
to frequency
P.0229 Started engine threshold due 20.0 % 10
to frequency
P.0305 Minimum frequency threshold 90.0 % 45
P.0307 Maximum frequency 110.0 % 55
threshold
P.0202 Hysteresis 2,5 % 1.25

To the two settable thresholds (P.0305 and P.0307) the hysteresis is entirely applied in the
threshold input direction. This means theat the frequency is out of tolerance if out of thresholds
P.0305 and P.0307. It is in tolerance if within the thresholds P.0305+hysteresis and P.0305-
hysteresis, otherwise it maintains the previous status.
0 Hz .
A band: absent
5 Hz .
B band: hysteresis
10 Hz .
C band: minimum
45 Hz .
D band: low
46 Hz .
E band: in tolerance
54 Hz .
F band: high
55 Hz Hz .
G band: Maximum
60 Hz .
Band H: Overspeed
xxx Hz .
If the frequency is in “B”, “D”, “F” bands, it maintains the status it had before (hysteresis). For
example, if the frequency was in “E” band, and now is in “D” band, it is still considered in
tolerance. On the other hand, if it was in “C” band and now is in “D” band, it is considered
“Low”.
Thresholds P.0305 and P.0307 are used also to manage the generator/engine protections on
frequency. These protections can be individually disabled setting to zero the relevant
parameter that specifies the delay (respectively P.0306 and P.0308). Even if the protections
are disabled, thresholds are however used in order to define the frequency status: this allows
not to switch the loads on the generator if the electrical magnitudes are out of the tolerance
band.
Many parameters influence generator voltage measures:

 P.0101: indicates if it is a three-phase generator (3) or a single-phase generator (1).
 P.0102: rated generator voltage. Phase-to-phase rated voltage shall be set for three-
phase systems; single-phase, for single phase systems. Thresholds are expressed as
a percentage of it.
 P.0151: allows to select if the controller is in standard version (0) or if it has been
required with the 100 V inputs (1).
 P.0103: rated voltage (in Volt) for the primary of any VT (voltage transformers)
connected to connector JG.
 P.0104: rated voltage (in Volt) for the secondary of any VT (voltage transformers)
connected to connector JG.
 P.0328: enables the checks on thresholds and hysteresis including on the phase
voltages of the generator (on the phase-to-phase voltages they are always enabled).
 P.0202: hysteresis applied to all the thresholds related to generator voltage. It is a
percentage value of P.0102..
 P.0226: threshold (percentage of P.0102) under which the engine is considered
stopped.
 P.0227: threshold (percentage of P.0102) over which the engine is considered started.
 P.0301: low generator voltage threshold (percentage of P.0102); under this value the
 P.0303: high generator voltage threshold (percentage of P.0102); over this value the

parameters.

P.0226 Stopped engine threshold due 17.5 % 70
to voltage
P.0227 Started engine threshold due 20.0 % 80
to voltage
P.0301 Minimum voltage threshold 75.0 % 300
P.0303 Maximum voltage threshold 112.5 % 450
P.0202 Hysteresis 2.5 % 10
The hysteresis fully configured in the direction for the threshold entry, applies to the two
configurable thresholds (P.0301 e P.0303). This means that generator voltage is out of the
tolerance if out of the thresholds P.0301 and P.0303; it is in tolerance if between P.0301 +
hysteresis and P.0303 – hysteresis; otherwise, the previous status is maintained.
Keeping in account these values, the following bands are defined:
0 V .
A band: Absent
70 V .
B band: Hysteresis
80 V .
C band: Low
300 V .
D band: Hysteresis
310 (300+10) V .
E band: In tolerance
440 (450-10) V .
F band: Hysteresis
450 V .
G band: High
xxx V .
If the voltage is in the “B”,”D” or ”F” bands, previous status is maintained (hysteresis). For
example, if the voltage was in the “E” band and now it is in “D” band, it is considered however
“In tolerance”. On the contrary, if voltage was in the “C” band and now is in “D” band, it is
considered “Low”.
On three phase plants, if the P.0328 is set to “1”, the same controls are also done on phase
voltage. (the phase nominal voltage is calculated by dividing the nominal connected P.0116
for 1.73 (square root of 3).
Such status are managed at individual phase level. With a three-phase system, in order to
diagnose the generator “global” status, the following algorithms are used, shown in the order
they are computed:
 In case all the three phases are in “Absent” status, global status is also “Absent”.
 In case all the three phases are in “In tolerance” status, global status is also “In
tolerance”.
 In case at least one phase is in “High” status, global status is also “High”.
 In case none of the previous conditions occurs, global status is “Low”.
Thresholds P.0301 and P.0303 are used also to manage the generator protections on voltage.
These protections can be individually disabled setting to zero the relevant parameter that
specifies the delay (respectively P.0302 and P.0304). Thresholds are however used in order

to define voltage status: this allows not to switch the loads on the generator if the electrical
magnitudes are out of the tolerance band, even though protections are disabled.
For general management purposes, generator operation can be described in three steps:
a) Steady out of tolerance: the generator voltages and/or frequency status must be
continuously other than “In tolerance” for two seconds.
The “GENERATOR LIVE” lamp is Off if voltages and frequency are in “Absent” status,
otherwise it blinks.
b) Steady within tolerance: generator's voltage and frequency global status must be
“within tolerance” for at least 0.5 seconds. “GENERATOR LIVE” lamp is steady On.
c) Transient: shifting from status “a” to status “b” or vice versa. The “GENERATOR
LIVE”lamp blinks. On the front panel only status “a”, “b”, and “c” are displayed, by
means of the “GENERATOR LIVE” lamp. Global and individual voltage phases and
frequency “Absent” status etc. are not shown: however, they can be read with ModBus
protocol via the serial port.
The controller records any change of the generator's status in the events log, if it is enabled
with bit 2 of the P.0441 parameter:
 EVT.1020: Lack of voltage on the generator.
 EVT.1021: Generator voltage present, but “out of tolerance”.
 EVT.1022: Generator voltage present and “within tolerance”.

The following feature for the configuration of the digital outputs related to the generator status
is also available:
 DOF.3032 - “Generator in thresholds”. The controller activates this output when the
generator voltages and frequency are within tolerance from the time configured.
In addition, the controller makes available the generator statuses for the AND/OR logics by
 ST.024 - "Generator voltage/frequency present"
 ST.025 - "Generator out of tolerance or absent"
 ST.026 - "Delay for generator within tolerance"
 ST.027 - "Generator within tolerance"
 ST.028 - "Delay for generator out of tolerance or absent"
In AUTO mode, whatever the kind of plant and the Mains status, two causes can anyway
inhibit the genset automatic start:
 Operating time range.
 Digital input.
 Only for GC400x: for the load management (the gensets running are enough to
supply the load). See [12].
 Only for GC400x: another genset connected to the parallel bars is in “GCB not open”
condition. See [12].

When there is an inhibition active, a flashing lock is displayed in the top right corner of the
display.
Note: the inhibition status does not affect TEST and REMOTE START modes.
The controller can use a digital input programmed for inhibiting the genset automatic operation
(function “2501” - genset operation inhibit). In case of an “active” input, the engine is never
automatically started, not even if the plants condition require.
Use parameter P.0207 to set a delay between input's physical activation and this function's
logic activation: however, the delay can only be applied to a controller in AUTO mode,
otherwise the delay is nil.
Use parameter P.0208 to set a delay between input's physical de-activation and this function's
logic de-activation: in case the generator is already running, the delay is two seconds (firm).
When a function with value 2501 is coupled with a digital input, acquisition of this input
depends on the time set in P.0207 and/or P.0208; the acquisition time related to the
digital input is skipped.
The controller also makes available, to the use of AND/OR logics, the internal status ST.080 -
"Contact starting inhibition”.
The controller records any change of the inhibition status in the events log, if it is enabled with
 EVT.1013: Inhibition activated (from configurable input)
 EVT.1014 Inhibition not activated (from configurable input)
Using parameters P.0421, P.0422 and P.0423, it is possible to define on a weekly basis the
hourly operation ranges. In particular, parameter P.0421 allows to set the generator's weekly
operation days. The remaining two allow to set an hour range valid for all selected days. The
range start time (P.0422) refers to the days set in P.0421, while the range end time (P.0423)
refers to the same day, if its value is higher than P.0422, or to the following day if lower (across
midnight). Moreover, setting P.0422 and P.0423 to the same value defines a full day's range.
Apart from the days and time configured, the inhibition to the automatic intervention is active.
The controller also makes available, to the use of AND/OR logics, the internal status ST.081 -
"Clock/calendar starting inhibition”.
The two functions provide different operation logics and purpose. The first one emulates the
internal sensor, while the second one is specifically used for preventing system start-up,
whatever the mains status. In this way, status indication is more coherent with the real status
of the system.

GC315 can start, stop and protect the engine by means of a series of thresholds on the
acquired measures (oil pressure, coolant temperature, speed etc.). Before describing engine
management sequences, it is necessary to define in which way the controller determines the
engine running status.
There are three engine status:
 Stopped: the activation of the command is allowed for starter motor.
 In movement: the engine is not considered running, therefore:
o If the command for the starter motor is active, it is maintained to try to get the
engine started.
o If the command for the starter motor is not active, the controller impedes the
starting. (as the engine is rotating).
 Running: the controller deactivates the command of the starter motor and impede its
restart.
The controller recognises the status of the engine considering the following conditions:
 From the engine rotation. This control is enabled if the measure of the rotation is
available:
o Parameter P.0110 “Number of teeth of the crown of the pick-up” different from
zero.
o Parameter P.0111 “rpm/W” different from zero ratio.
o Parameter P.0127 “rpm/Hz” different from zero ratio.
o CAN-BUS Connection with the enabled engine.
Two thresholds are available (P.0224 e P.0225), which have to be both different from
zero and P.0225 has to be major than P.0224 (otherwise this check is disabled). The
instantaneous status of the engine is:
o Stopped if the rotation speed is lower than P.0224.
o In movement if the rotation speed is higher than P.0224, but lower than
P.0225.
o Running if the rotation speed is higher than P. 0225.
 From the signal voltage D+ of the generator battery charger. This control is enabled if
the measure of the D+ voltage is enabled (P.4041 must be set as AIF.1300 – “D+
signal”).
Two thresholds are available (P.0230 e P.0231), which have to be both different from
zero and P.0231 has to be major than P.0230 (otherwise this check is disabled).
The instantaneous status of the engine is:
o Stopped if the D+ voltage is lower than P.0230.
o In movement if the D+ voltage is higher than P.0230, but lower than P.0231.

o Running if the D+ voltage is higher than P. 0231.
From low and/or minimum oil pressure contacts. This control is enabled if parameter
P.0232 is different from zero and if digital inputs are configured to acquire the status
of the oil pressure switches (DIF.4221 and/or DIF.4222). The instantaneous status of
the engine is:
o Stopped if all inputs are active (with engine stopped, in effect, the oil pressure
gets lower and these contacts are supposed to activated).
o In movement if at least one input is not active.
 From generator voltage. Two thresholds are available (P.0226 and P.0227), which
have to be both different from zero and P.0227 has to be major than P.0226 (otherwise
this check is disabled).
 The instantaneous status of the engine is:
o Stopped if the voltages measured on all generator phases are lower than
P.0226.
o In movement if the voltage measured on at least one generator phase is

higher than P.0226, but all are lower than P.0227.
o Running if the voltage measured on at least one generator phase is higher

than P. 0227.
 From generator frequency. Two thresholds are available (P.0228 and P.0229), which
have to be both different from zero and P.0229 has to be major than P.0228 0226
(otherwise this check is disabled).
 The instantaneous status of the engine is:
o Stopped if the generator frequency is lower than P.0228.
o In movimento if the generator frequency is higher than P.0228, but lower

than P.0229.
o In moto if the generator frequency is higher than P. 0229.
 From CAN-BUS (ECU Interface): if the engine signals the status of started on CAN-
BUS. This control is not used if the CAN-BUS connection is disabled (parameter
P.0700 “Engine type” set to 0).
The engine is generally considered:
 Stopped if all previous checks (all those not enabled) show the “stopped” status
“fermo” consecutively for five seconds.
 In movement, if at least one of the previous checks show “in movement” or “running”.
 Running, if at least one of the previous checks show “running” consecutively for at
least 0,2 seconds.
The controller can handle the following different commands for engine management:
 START: command for the starter.
 FUEL: command for the fuel solenoid valve.
 STOP: stop command when energized.
 PREHEAT: command for Diesel engines glow-plugs preheating.
 PRELUBRICATION: engines pre-lubrication command.

 GAS: command for the gas valve (for gas engines).
 IDLE: command to activate engine low speed.
 ENABLE ENGINE: this command is activated together with the FUEL command, but
can be deactivated before the FUEL command (useful for electronic engines
shutdown without causing any vacuum in the fuel pipes).
All digital outputs of the controller are configurable and therefore the engine commands can
be associated in any way to the outputs of the controller (see par.Errore. L'origine
iferimento non è stata trovata. and 5.6.4). The START and FUEL outputs are assigned by
default to outputs OUT 5 and OUT 6; since said outputs consist of relays and are protected
from overcurrents, but it is still possible to reassign them when needed,
As the other five commands are optional, dedicated outputs are not available. However, you
may associate any of these commands to any of the outputs, taking into account their type.
Configuration is possible with parameters from P.3001 to P.3016 (menu 1 System, 1.7 digital
Inputs/Outputs, 1.7.3 digital Outputs, 1.7.3.1 digital Outputs) using the following values:
 DOF.1001: glow-plugs preheating (PREHEAT).
 DOF.1002: engine control unit enable (ENABLE ENGINE)
 DOF.1003: fuel valve (FUEL).
 DOF.1004: gas valve (GAS).
 DOF.1005: start command (START).
 DOF.1006: stop command when energized (STOP).
 DOF.1007: low speed command (IDLE).
 DOF.1033: pre-lubrication command
By default, commands for glow-plugs preheating, for gas valve, low speed and engine control
unit are not used, whereas the stop command when energized is associated to the output OUT
1 of terminal 1 of connector JE, whereas the command for the starter motor is by default
associated to terminal 1 of the JH connector.
There are two possible sequences of start-up:
 Manual sequence: it is used in MAN if the bit 1 of the parameter P.0495 (“keyboard
options”) is at zero. In the manual sequence, the duration of start-up attempt is
established by the operator: the attempt is interrupted when the operator releases the
digit START.
 Automatic sequence: it is used in all other cases. In the automatic sequence, the
duration of the start-up attempt is selected with parameter P.0210.
In MAN only one start-up attempt is done (even in automatic sequence), without activating the
“start-up failed anomaly”; in addition, the start-up in MAN is always done by means of battery
1 (in case there are 2 batteries).
The start-up sequence is activated if there are no failures, downloading and deactivations, and
if at least one of these conditions happens:
 MANUAL:
o Pressing START.

o Only for GC400x. Activating a digital input configured with the function
IF.2033 (“start-up manual command”). The input is managed as it was the
digit START.
o Using the commands received from the serial ports, USB, ETHERNET, or
through modem (in this case the automatic sequence is used). The
commands can be protected by a password (P.0004) which has to be sent
before any command, and can be deactivated through a digital input
(DIF.2706). To send the command it is necessary to write in sequence (within
5 seconds):
 HOLDING REGISTER 101: write the configured password with

parameter P.0004.
 HOLDING REGISTER 102: write value “11”.
 AUTOMATIC:
o If TEST mode is activated (see the paragraph that describes the controller
operation mode).
o If REMOTE STARTING is activated (see the paragraph that describes the

controller operation mode).
o If an automatic starting is required and no inhibition to the starting is activated

(see Errore. L'origine riferimento non è stata trovata.).
The stand-by status are those of stop and no stop. The controller deactivated all commands to
engine for both. The no stop status means that the engine has been started by others or that it
did not stop at a stop cycle (only possible if the excitation stop system is used). From the controller
point of view the two status are different, since the engine protection are never activated as the
controller considers that there is another device which it has started and is being checking the
engine.
From stand-by status, when a starting cycle is required (manual or automatic sequence), if the
engine was not stop, the engine control unit is not commanded and we pass to the running
status (in MAN) or that of start-up confirmation (in AUTO). If the engine was stopped, instead,
it passes to the starting consent wait status.
The status of consent wait status is only performed if there is a configured digital input with
function DIF.2709. The purpose of this input is to condition the real starting of the engine to an
external logic (eg. To allow the pre-ventilation for gas gensets). If no digital input is configured
with function DIF.2709, or if the input is active, the sequence proceeds with the engine pre-
lubrication cycle. During this status all engine commands are deactivated.
The pre-lubrication cycle is performed if the parameter P.0242 is set (“maximum duration of
pre-lubrication cycle”) to a value different from zero. The cycle ends at the end of time P.0242, or
after two seconds from when the controller recognises that the oil is in pressure:
 If the controller acquires the analogue measure of pressure, when this measure goes
over the low pressure threshold (P.0339), or, if deactivated, when it goes over the
minimum pressure threshold (P.0341).
 If some digital inputs of the controller are configured with functions DIF.4221 and/or
DIF.4222 (contacts of low and minimum oil pressure) when at least one of these inputs
deactivates.
During this cycle, commands PRE-LUBRICATION, FUEL, ENGINE ENABLING, PREHEAT and
IDLE are active (if requested). At the end, we pass to the pre-heating cycle.
The pre-heating is performed if parameter P.0209 is set (“pre-heating cycle duration) different
from zero. In this state the PRE-LUBRICATION, ENGINE ENABLING, PREHEAT and IDLE
COMMANDS ARE ACTIVE. It is not obligatory to configure an input as pre-heating command;
this allows to use it even without pre-heating in order to add a delay between commands FUEL

and START. This cycle is performed in parallel with the pre-lubrication cycle, that is, the two
cycles start in the same moment.
If either the pre-lubrication nor the pre-heating cycles are performed, the controller manages
an intermediate status of the duration of 0,2 seconds, where commands PRELUBRICATION,
FUEL, ABILITAZIONE MOTORE, PREHEAT and IDLE (if requested). This status is necessary to
guarantee a minimum delay between the opening of the fuel electro-valve and the activation of
the engine control unit. This because some electro-valves have a mechanic problem according
to which if there is fuel flow during the opening, they get stuck.
From the previous status, we proceed to the engine starting or, if configured, with the washing
cycle.
The washing cycle is only needed for gas engines. It consists in activating the engine control unit
keeping the GAS valve closed. In this way a depression is created, which extracts the remaining
gases, before the engine starting. The cycle is performed if parameter P.0241 (“washing cycle
duration”) is different from zero. At the end of the configured time, we proceed to the engine
starting. In this status, PRE-LUBRICATION, FUEL, ENGINE ENABLING, PREHEAT and IDLE
commands are active (if requested).
During the starting, the PRE-LUBRICATION, FUEL, ENGINE ENABLING, PREHEAT, GAS,
IDLE (if requested) and START commands are active. If the controller recognises the engine
running status, the sequence goes on with the low speed cycle. If, instead, the starting cycle
ends (see previous notes about the starting sequence in manual mode) without diagnosing the
started engine status, the sequence proceed with:
 The starting check status, if we are in MAN. Actually, the given command could be
enough for the engine, which therefore could get started. In this state the engine has
to be checked for a maximum time of 10 seconds to check if it starts. PRE-
LUBRICATION, FUEL, ENGINE ENABLING, GAS and IDLE (if requested) are active,
to facilitate the eventual starting. If the engine get started, we pass to the low speed
status, otherwise at the end of the 10 seconds we come back to the stop status.
 The delay between the two startings status if we are in AUTO, TEST or REMOTE
STARTING. The duration of this status is configured with parameter P.0212 (“Delay
between two startings”). At the end we proceed towards the washing status. This
status is performed for a number of times configured with parameter P.0211 (“Number
of starting attempts”): if after all configured attempts the engine does not activate, the
controller activates the failure AL.022 (“A022 failed starting”) and proceed with the
stop status. In this status, commands PRE-LUBRICATION, PRE-HEATING, FUEL,
ENGINE ENABLING, and IDLE (if requested) are active, so to use this status for the
pre-heating of the Diesel engine spark plugs.
The low speed status is performed if parameter P.0233 (“low speed cycle duration”) is
different from 0 or if a configured digital input is active as DIF.2061 (“Request of reduced
speed”). In this state, FUEL, ENGINE ENABLING, GAS and IDLE commands are active. If the
controller is connected via CAN-BUS to the engine, the low speed command is directly
managed on the bus. To this purpose, it is available parameter P.0710 that allows to configure
the engine rotation during this phase (not every engine support it. Some has their own pre-
defined low speed rating). Otherwise to give this command it is necessary to configure an input
(DOF.1007 – “reduced speed command”). The cycle ends when the configured time ends or
when the digital input deactivates. If the controller acquires the water cooling temperature
(from CAN-BUS or from sensor), it is also possible to configure a minimum temperature
threshold for supply consent to interrupt the cycle (P.0223 – “Minimum temperature for supply
consent”): if the temperature of such liquid goes consecutively for two seconds over the
threshold, the cycle is interrupted (it is not interrupted if a digital input DIF.2061 is active
“Reduced speed request”). At the end of the cycle, we proceed with the status of:
 Running if we are in MAN.
 Starting confirmation if we are in AUTO, TEST or REMOTE STARTING. This status

is necessary to wait that the genset reaches the full speed. The engine could, in
effect, turn off (the controller could have diagnosed it only because it is the engine

control unit which lets it move). In these cases the controller has to attempt to start it
again, up to the end of the configured attempts. From this status we proceed towards
in running if the genset reaches the full speed (in this case the starting is real and
an eventual turning off is symptom of big anomalies on the genset); if the engine
stops, we proceed towards the delay between two attempts; towards the stop
status if the engine does not stop, but the genset does not reach the full speed within
the time configured with parameter P.0217 (“Maximum time for full speed
conditions”): the controller activates the failure AL.008 (“A008 – Failed full speed
conditions”). In this status the FUEL, ENGINE ENABLING and GAS commands are
active.
In running status the FUEL, ENGINE ENABLING and GAS commands are active.
The controller is able to command the engine startings by managing two fleets of batteries,
alternating them to guarantee a sure engine starting (only in automatic mode). In manual
mode, the starting will always be performed with battery 1. To use this procedure, it is
necessary to use the following functions for digital outputs:
 DOF.1008 – “select battery 1”.

 DOF.1009 – “select battery 2”.
In order to use this function, at least one configured output with function DOF.1008 must exist.
In this case, the starting sequence becomes the following:
 Output “select battery 1” activated, output “select battery 2” deactivated

 Wait 2 seconds (it can be increased with the glow plug pre-heating)
 First starting attempt
 Pause
 Last starting attempt
 Wait 2 seconds
 Output “select battery 1” deactivated, output “select battery 2” activated.

 Wait 2 seconds
 If there is the DOF.1009 output: Output “select battery 1” deactivated, output “select
battery 2” activated
 If there is the DOF.1009 output: Wait 2 seconds (It can be increased by raising the
waiting time between the two startings)
 First starting attempt with second battery
 Pause
 Last starting attempt with second battery
 Failed starting alarm.
 Wait 2 seconds
 Output “select battery 1” activated, output “select battery 2” deactivated
If the engine starts, the sequence is ended. The output “battery selection n” active in that
moment is deactivated with a delay of two seconds on the detection of started engine. If no
exit is configured with the DOF.1008 function, the starting sequence remains standard.
The engine can be stopped in two ways:

a) With normal procedure. Such procedure consists in performing an engine cooling cycle
(only if the load has previously been connected to the genset), keeping it running without
load. This procedure only applies in AUTOMATIC mode if:
o There are no more automatic starting requests (see above)
o An anomaly as “deactivation” or as “downloading” has been activated (a typically

dangerous anomaly for the load but not for the engine).
b) With emergency procedure. Such procedure provides the immediate stop of the engine,
without cooling cycle. It applies if:
o The controller is forced in OFF_RESET.
o If the stop is requested in MAN.
o Any anomaly classified as “failure” is activated and if the engine is in a different

status from stop and no stop.
The stop sequence is performed in the following cases:
 When a failure, download or deactivation happen.
 Using the commands received from the serial ports USB, ETHERNET or through
modem. The commands can be protected by a password (P.0004) which has to be
sent before every command and can be disabled through a digital input (DIF.2706).
To send the command, it is necessary to write in sequence (within 5 seconds):
o HOLDING REGISTER 101: write the configured password with parameter

P.0004.
o HOLDING REGISTER 102: write value “21” (standard stop) or “22”

(emergency stop).
 In MANUAL:
o Pressing “STOP” from the controller panel.
o Only for GC400x. Activating a configured digital input with function DIF.2034
(“stop manual command”). The input is exactly managed as it was the digit
STOP.
 In AUTOMATIC:
o When the automatic intervention of the genset is no more requested.
Note: normally if you press the digit STOP in AUTOMATIC, the controller activates the failure
A007 (“manual stop in automatic”): the engine is therefore stopped with emergency procedure.
It is possible to disable the digit STOP in automatic acting on bit 0 of parameter P.0495
(keyboard options).
The stop phase can be also performed when the engine is already stopped.
The stop standard procedure consists in performing a cooling cycle for the engine first (during
which the controller disconnects the genset from the loads). Such cycle is performed only if
during the running status the loads have been connected to the generator. During this cycle,
the FUEL, ENGINE ENABLING and GAS commands are active. The duration of the cycle is
configurable with parameter P.0215 (“Duration of cooling cycle”). From this status it is possible
to go back to the in running status if the stop requests cease and there is at least one starting
request (for example, we were in this status following to the back from mains, but during this
status the mains fails again). The cycle can be interrupted also if there is an emergency stop
request (a failure or the controller in OFF_RESET). In this case, or at the end of time P.0215,
we proceed with the emergency stop cycle.

The emergency procedure consists in stopping the engine without performing the cooling
cycle. Such procedure is also common to the normal stop, after, thus, the cooling cycle.
During the stop phase, the ENGINE ENABLING, GAS, START and PREHEAT are removed
and it the STOP command is activated instead. The FUEL command is removed after the
configured time with parameter P.0234 (“Delay between commands STOP and FUEL”). This
to avoid that the engine in stopping phase cause a depression in the fuel ducts, which could
cause electro-valve jam at the next opening command. The duration of this phase is
configurable with parameter P.0213 (“duration of stop pulse in excitement”. At the end, we
pass to the stop waiting phase. If during this phase all the stop requests cease and there is
at least one starting request, we pass to the stop cancelation one and only if the engine has
been diagnosed stopped.
It is not possible to interrupt an automatic stop cycle as situations can be happen where it is
difficult to restart the engine if it was not completely stopped.
During the stop waiting phase all engine commands deactivate and therefore the stop of the
engine is waited. The duration of such waiting is configurable with parameter P.0214
(“Duration of stopping cycle”), from which the configured time with P.0213 is subtracted
(“Duration of stopping command”). At the end of this phase, if the engine has not stopped, the
failure AL.021 is activated (“A021 – failed stop”) and we pass to the status of no stop. The
whole phase of stop waiting (and then also the failure A021) can be disabled anyway by
setting zero in parameter P.0214. If the engine stops, it goes back to the stop status. This
phase cannot be interrupted to perform further startings.
The cancel stop phase is only necessary to allow a short delay between the deactivation of
the eventual STOP command and the FUEL activation. This delay is of 0,2 seconds, at the
end of which we go back to the stop status, from where we will proceed immediately with the
starting if there are the conditions (and restarting from zero with the counting of the starting
attempts).
The controller records any change of the engine's status in the events log, if it is enabled with
 EVT.1040: Engine stopped
 EVT.1041: Starting cycle
 EVT.1042: Engine running.
 EVT.1043: Cooling cycle
 EVT.1044: Stopping cycle
 EVT.1045: Idle cycle (idle speed)

The controller records any change of the start/stop requests in the events log, if it is enabled
with bit 6 of the P.0441 parameter:
 EVT.1050: Manual startup command
 EVT.1051: Manual stop command
 EVT.1052: Auto start command
 EVT.1053: Auto stop command
 EVT.1054: Command for start in TEST mode from digital input.
 EVT.1055: Command for stop in TEST mode from digital input.
 EVT.1056: Command for start in TEST mode from serial port

 EVT.1057: Command for stop in TEST mode from serial port
 EVT.1058: Command for start in TEST mode from clock/calendar
 EVT.1059: Command for stop in TEST mode from clock/calendar
 EVT.1060: Command for start in TEST mode from SMS
 EVT.1061: Command for stop in TEST mode from SMS
 EVT.1062: Starting command for failure to close MCB.
In addition, the controller makes available the start/stop requests and the engine statuses for
the AND/OR logics by means of the following internal statuses:
 ST.032 - "Engine running”.
 ST.033 - "Oil protections enabled”
 ST.035 - "Engine sequence: standby”
 ST.036- "Engine sequence: starting”
 ST.037 - "Engine sequence: low speed”
 ST.038 - "Engine sequence: delay before power delivery”
 ST.039 - "Engine sequence: ready for power delivery”
 ST.040- "Engine sequence: cooling”
 ST.041- "Engine sequence: arrest”
 ST.096 - "Ready for power delivery”
 ST.104 - "Power delivery”

Four different commands can be used to manage MCB breakers:
 DOF.2001 - “MCB (NC) Under voltage coil”. This feature can be used to supply with
power the under voltage coil (if any) of the breaker. The controller enables this output
when it must open the breaker, and disables it when it must close the breaker: the real
closing command will be activated with at least 0.5 seconds after the enabling of this
output. It is therefore necessary to use a contact which is normally closed, so that
when the controller is not supplied, the under voltage coil is enabled and the breaker
can be closed. Should the breaker open without an explicit command from the
controller, (for example, for the snap of its protections), it is possible to configure a
delay between the opening of the breaker and the activation of this (P.0246, set to
zero as per default): this function is useful for some breakers of small size in order to
acquire the TRIP contact (which can be resettable immediately as soon as the breaker
is commanded in opening).
 DOF.2002 - “MCB opening coil”. The controller enables this output when it must open
the breaker: the output goes back on standby once the breaker feedback shows that
it is open (or when the opening time-out expires).
 DOF.2003 - “MCB closing coil”. The controller enables this output when it must close
the breaker (ensuring that the feature 2001 «if available» has been active for at least
0.5 seconds): the output goes back on standby once the breaker shows that it is closed
(or when the closing time-out expires, or if the synchronism condition is no longer
met).
 DOF.2004 - “MCB steady opening command”. The controller enabled this output when
it must open the breaker (ensuring that the DOF.2001 feature «if available» has been
active for at least 0.5 seconds): the output stays active even with the breaker open.
The controller disables this output when it must close the breaker: the output remains
disabled even with the breaker closed. Therefore, in order for the MCB breaker to
close with the controller unpowered, the normally closed contact must be used. Use
this output with the remote control switches, not with the motorized breakers.
Four different commands can be used to manage GCB breakers:
 DOF.2031 - “GCB Under voltage coil”. This feature can be used to supply with power
the under voltage coil (if any) of the breaker. The controller disables this output when
it must open the breaker, and enables it when it must close the breaker: the real
closing command will be activated with at least 0.5 seconds after the enabling of this
output. Should the breaker open without an explicit command from the controller, (for
example, for the snap of its protections), it is possible to configure a delay between
the opening of the breaker and the activation of this (P.0247, set to zero as per
default): this function is useful for some breakers of small size in order to acquire the
TRIP contact (which can be resettable immediately as soon as the breaker is
commanded in opening).
 DOF.2032 - “GCB opening coil”. The controller enables this output when it must open
the breaker: the output goes back on standby once the breaker feedback shows that
it is open (or when the opening time-out expires).
 DOF.2033 - “GCB closing coil”. The controller enables this output when it must close
the breaker (ensuring that the feature DOF.2031 «if available» has been active for at
least 0.5 seconds): the output goes back on standby once the breaker shows that it is
closed (or when the closing time-out expires, or if the synchronism condition is no
longer met).
 DOF.2034 - “GCB steady closing command”. The controller enables this output when
it must close the breaker (ensuring that the DOF.2031 feature «if available» has been
active for at least 0.5 seconds): the output stays active even with the breaker closed.

The controller disables this output when it must open the breaker: the output remains
enabled even with the breaker open. Use this output with the remote control switches,
not with the motorized breakers.
The digital inputs of the controller can be used for various purposes, when managing loads
change-over:
The features of inputs DIF.3001 - “GCB breaker status” and DIF.3002 - “MCB breaker status”
are used by the controller for acquiring the feedback connection input, respectively of breakers
GCB and MCB. The controller uses these inputs for:
 Issuing failed opening or failed closing warnings.
 For its own operating sequence.
 It is also used to detect the status of the circuit breaker when it is commanded by
external devices.
 To show the status of the circuit breakers on the front panel LEDs.
The delay associated to the input (P.2002 for input 1 or equivalent parameter for the other
inputs) is used as maximum time for opening or closing the breaker.
In theory, for those plants which do not provide the parallel with other gensets or with the
mains. the controller could operate even without this feedback. In this case, the controller
considers that the breaker is closed once the closing command is issued; it considers that the
breaker is open once the opening command is issued. In reality, it is always better to connect
the feedback.
By means of the P.0847 parameter you can define whether the MCB breaker is powered from
the mains. In this case, if the mains is missing, MCB opens but the controller does not issue
the corresponding warning of failure to close the MCB.
It is possible to use digital inputs to indicate to the GC400x controller that “temporarily” the
command of one or both the breakers is managed by an external device is managed by an
external device (even if from parameters P.0854 and P.0855 comes out that the breaker is
commanded by the controller):
 DIF.1003 - “GCB externally commanded”.
 DIF.1033 - “MCB externally commanded”.
Up to when the input is active, the controller ever try not to open nor to close the breaker: but
if the breaker moves (caused by external command), the controller conforms its own
commands to the new status of the breaker, so not to cause any undesired open/close when
the input is activated.
It is possible to connect external open/close buttons of the breakers to the digital inputs of the
controller. The controller will use these inputs (only in MAN) exactly as the MCB and GCB
buttons which are on the panel.
 DIF.1001 - “Close request GCB”.
 DIF.1002 - “Open request GCB”.
 DIF.1031 - “Close request MCB”.
 DIF.1032 - “Open request MCB”.

If a breaker is not commanded by the controller, it is still possible to use the internal
synchronisation function (see doc.[12]). When the external logic wants to close a breaker, and
the synchronisation is requested, it has to request the synchronisation to GC400x activating a
digital input. The following functions are available for configuring the digital input:
 DIF.1004 - “Synchronisation request for GCB”.
 DIF.1034 - “Synchronisation request for MCB”.
For further details see doc. [12].
In this mode, the controller always commands the GBC in opening. If MCB exists and is
commanded by the controller, it is always commanded in closure. Note: if MCB is configured
as “supplied by mains” (P.0847 different from zero) and the mains lacks, the controller never
tries to command the MCB closure, not even in OFF/RESET.
GCB command is activated only if all the following conditions are met:
 Generator voltages and frequency in tolerance for a proper time.
 The engine has been started by the controller (the fuel solenoid valve command must
be active).
 No failures, downloadings or deactivations are present.
Doc [12] describes in details the logics with which the controller allows to open/close the
breakers in manual mode (the logics depend on the type of plant though).
In this paragraph, instead, it is described the way it is possible to send breakers manual
open/close commands to the controller.
 Using the controller buttons.
The MCB button only exists on controllers GC315x and GC400Mains/GC400Mains+Link.

For some types of plants (SSB, SSB+SSPT), also GC400/GC400Link is able to command
the MCB breaker: use the combination of digits SHIFT+GCB to operate on MCB. By button
MCB (or SHIFT+GCB), can open/close the MCB breaker. It is always possible to open
MCB (with engine stopped it is necessary to keep the button pressed for 5 seconds). It is
always possible to close MCB: if GCB is closed, the controller activates the
synchronisation (if it is not possible to use it – for example on GC315x, then it proceeds
to open GCB before closing MCB).
With the GCB button, the operator can open/close the GCB breaker. It is always possible
to open GCB. Instead, the breaker can be closed only if the engine is activated and if the
voltages and the frequency of the generator are in tolerance. : if MCB is closed, the
controller activates the synchronisation (if not possible to use it - for example on GC315x,
then it proceeds to open MCB before closing GCB).
In case a switch (SIRCOVER) is used, both MCB and GCB buttons act the same way,
changing-over the loads alternatively between mains and generator.
 Using the digital inputs of the controller (to connect external buttons to allow for manual
opening/closing of the breakers) See paragraph 8.7.2.3 for the list of available functions.

All these commands work on passage from “not active” to “active” of the input, not on
“active” stable status. For each breaker it is possible to use both commands and also only
the close one. If only the close command is used, it acts as “toggle”: it commands the
opening of the breaker if it is closed, and commands it closure if it is open. It is valid what
described for MCB and GCB button at the previous point.
 Using the commands received from the serial ports. To send the commands you need to
write in sequence (within 5 seconds):
P.0004.
 HOLDING REGISTER 102:
 “31” and “32” to open the GCB.
 “33” to close the GCB.
 “41” to open the MCB.
 “43” to close the MCB.
For a detailed sequence corresponding to each single type of plant, see doc. [12].
Attention: parameter P.0235 (only GC400x) determines what happens on the GCB
breaker when the operation mode passes from an automatic mode (AUTO, TEST o
AVVIAMENTO REMOTO) to MAN:
o P.0235=0: GCB maintains its own status.
o P.0235=1: GCB is opened immediately and without performing the power

downloading.
Doc. [12] describes in details the logics according to which the controller manages the
breakers in AUTO, TEST and REMOTE START (the logics depend on the type of plant
anyway).
For GC315x and for the only type of plant SSB (single genset in emergency to the mains) of
GC400x, the controller is able to command a switch instead of breakers. To do so, it is enough
to configure no outputs for the MCB command (but configure it as “internally commanded” with
the parameter P.0855 of GC400x). Use the “GCB Stable Close Command” (DOF.2034) to
command the switch.
In addition, it is possible to configure a minimum time before which it is not possible (not in
manual mode, nor in automatic) to invert the command of the switch (P.0220 “Time of
maintenance switch command”). This is useful because if the command is inverted in some
types of switches during the movement phase (before the completing of the switch), they could
fail, causing the need of a manual intervention for the release.
In the case in which the controller commands both the MCB and GCB breakers, but it cannot
use the synchronisation to close a breaker, (for any reason), it can use the switch: it can open
the other breaker and close the desired breaker. In this case, it is possible to configure the
duration of the pause with both breakers opened, with the parameter P.0219 (“Time of
switches commands exchange”).
In all automatic operating modes of the controller, the GCB breaker can be forced open by
certain causes, even if the operating logic of the system commands it’s closing. Here is a
description of these causes.

 It is possible to use a digital input configured with feature DIF.2502 – “Loading
inhibition”. When this input is active, the controller commands the opening of the GCB
(and subsequent closing of the MCB, if possible).
See also the description of the EJP feature in par. 10.6
 You can use a command from the serial port. Such command is temporary (only lasts
30 seconds): so it must be acknowledged continuously if you want to keep the GCB
open. To send the commands you need to write in sequence (within 5 seconds):
P.0004.
 HOLDING REGISTER 102:
 “31” or “32” to inhibit automatic power delivery (forces GCB open).
 “33” to remove automatic power delivery inhibition.
 Inhibition for “GCB breaker not open” (only GC400x). In parallel plants among more
than one genset, it can happen that the GCB breaker of a genset does not open when
that genset has to be stopped. This is a dangerous situation, as the voltage of the
other running gensets pulls the genset generator with “GCB not open”. In this
condition, although the stop command, the engine would keep on its rotation with
eventual not supplied external services (oil pump or other). In these conditions, it is
possible to prevent the closure of the GCB breakers of the other generators (P.0804),
and also to force its opening in case they were already closed: the controller activates
the “inhibition to the load” to prevent the closure (or to force the opening) of the GCB.
 Inhibition from MC100 controller (only GC400x). If GC400x is “checked” by MC100

(see doc. [12]), MC100 is able to activate the “inhibition to the load” to force the
opening of the GCB breakers of all gensets.
The controller records any change of the GCB and MCB breakers status in the events log, if
enabled with bit 4 and 5 respectively, of the P.0441 parameter:
 EVT.1030: GCB close command
 EVT.1031: GCB open command
 EVT.1032: GCB closed.
 EVT.1033: GCB open
 EVT.1035: MCB close command
 EVT.1036: open command
 EVT.1037: MCB closed.
 EVT.1038: MCB open.

The controller records any change of the change-over inhibition status in the events log, if it is
enabled with bit 6 of the P.0441 parameter:
 EVT.1080: Change-over inhibition active (from the loads on the generator).
 EVT.1081: Change-over inhibition not active (from the loads on the generator).
In addition, the controller makes available the commands and statuses for the AND/OR logics
by means of the following internal statuses:
 ST.064 - “Status of the GCB”
 ST.065 - "Status of the MCB"
 ST.066 - " Status of the MGCB"

 ST.068 - “GCB steady closing command”.
 ST.069 - "Stable close command for MCB"
 ST.070 - "GCB under voltage coil command"
 ST.071 - "Impulse open command for GCB”
 ST.072 - "Impulse close command for GCB”
 ST.073 - "Minimum voltage coil command for MCB"
 ST.074 - "Impulsive opening command for MCB”
 ST.075 - " Impulsive close command for per MCB"
In addition, the controller makes available the generator automatic power delivery inhibition
for the AND/OR logics by means of the following internal statuses:
 ST.088 - "Inhibition of the GCB closing from contact"
 ST.090 - "Inhibition of the GCB closing from serial port"
 ST.091: for GCB breaker not open”.
 ST.093: for command from MC100 controller.

This chapter describes all the anomalies managed by the controller. Some act as protection
for the loads, for the generator or for the engine. There is also signalling of specific events in
the plant management. Before describing them in detail, some definitions are required.
Three types of anomalies are:
 Warnings: these anomalies do not require shutting the engine down. They point out
to situations that are not dangerous at the moment, but the operator must take some
action because, if ignored, they could degenerate in one of the following categories.
 Downloading: these anomalies have characteristics similar to the deactivations (see

after). Not causing problems for the loads and for the generator though: in the parallel
operation case, it is preferable that the opening of the power connection is performed
only after that the power has been downloaded. This happens by means of the quick
ramp of download. It is impossible by the way to restart the engine until when the
anomaly has been acknowledged.
 Deactivations: these anomalies require shutting the engine down. They create
hazards for the loads but not immediately for the engine. For this reason, the controller
opens immediately the GCB breaker (without discharging the power from the
generator), then it stops the engine with standard procedure, i.e. with the cooling
cycle. However, it is not possible to restart the engine until the anomaly has not been
acknowledged.
 Failures: these anomalies require shutting the engine down. They create hazards for
the loads and/or for the engine and the generator. For this reason, the controller opens
immediately the GCB breaker (without discharging the power from the generator), and
stops the engine immediately with standard procedure, i.e. without the cooling cycle.
It is not possible to restart the engine until the anomaly is acknowledged.
To activate a failure, it is necessary that no other failures are already active (there are some
exceptions, they will be highlighted later). It can be there downloadings, deactivations and pre-
alarms instead.
To activate a deactivation, either failures nor other deactivations must be present. Other pre-
alarms and other downloadings can be present though.
To activate a downloading, either failures nor other deactivations or other downloadings must
be present. Other pre-alarms can be present though.
To activate a pre-alarm, either failures nor deactivations or downloadings must be present..
Other pre-alarms can be present though.
When an anomaly activates, the controller performs the following:
 It activates the internal horn and, if configured, also the external one. To that purpose,
in fact, you can configure an output of the controller with the feature DOF.3152 –
“Outside siren”. The output is controlled together with the inside beeper; the purpose
is that of using a more powerful beeper or a lamp.
 Prompts the page S.02 ANOMALIES on the multifunction display. This page shows
the numeric code and the current language text related to all active anomalies.
 It activates the flashing of the “ALARM” indicator light, if the anomaly belongs to the
pre-alarm category, or it turns it on if the anomaly belongs to the category of
discharges, deactivations or interlocks.
 If the anomaly is not a warning, the controller disconnects the generator from the load
or from the parallel bars (with or without download of power) and stops the engine
(with or without the cooling cycle).

An alarm can be activated only if no other alarms are already active (there are some
exceptions to this rule and will be underlined in the rest of the paragraph). Some deactivations
or warnings can be active.
A deactivation can be activated only if no alarms and deactivations are already active. Some
other warnings can be active.
To issue a warning, no interlock must be present. Some other warnings can be active.
After an anomaly the operator has three choices:
 Silence the horn.
 Acknowledge anomaly: means informing the controller that the operator has taken
note of it.
 Reset: this tells the controller to act as if the anomaly was never active.
The operator can silence the horn:
 By pressing the ACK button. This operation does not know the anomaly, which
thus keeps on flashing on the display.
 By using a command from the serial port. The commands can be password protected
(P.0004) which has to be sent before any command, and can be disabled through a
digital input (DIF.2706). To send the command you need to write in sequence (within
5 seconds):
P.0004.
 HOLDING REGISTER 102: enter the value “51”.

Parameter P.0491 (Horn duration) influences the management of the controller's horn.
 If set to zero, the horn will be never activated.
 If set to 999, the horn will be activated when a new anomaly arises, and will be
deactivated with the above mentioned procedure.
 If set to a value between 1 and 998, the horn will be activated when a new anomaly
arises and will be deactivated with the above mentioned procedure or when the
configured time has expired.
Silencing the horn is not the same as acknowledging the anomaly: in fact, it continues to flash
on page S.02 ANOMALIES.
The operator can “acknowledge” the anomaly (sequence ISA2C) in two ways:
 By pressing the ACK button on controller panel. If we press this button with horn
on, it silences the horn: it is necessary to press it a second time to acknowledge the
anomaly.
 By using a command from the serial port. The commands can be password protected
(P.0004) which has to be sent before any command, and can be disabled through a
digital input (DIF.2706). To send the command you need to write in sequence (within
5 seconds):
P.0004.
 HOLDING REGISTER 102: enter the value “52”. Note: this command also
silences the horn, if active.

When the anomaly has been acknowledged, it stops flashing on page S.02 ANOMALIES.
Once acknowledged, if it is only a warning, it is automatically cancelled, if the cause that
triggered it is no longer present.
Instead, if the cause disappears before the anomaly is acknowledged, the same will remain
on the display.
An anomaly can be cancelled only if the cause of it is no more present.
The anomalies of pre-alarm type are automatically cancelled from the controller (after being
aknowledged) when their cause is no more present.
To cancel the downloadings, the deactivations and the failures, it is necessary to proceed in
one of these ways:
 By putting the controller in OFF/RESET mode.
 By using a command from the serial port. To send the command you need to write in
sequence (within 5 seconds):
P.0004.
 HOLDING REGISTER 102: enter the value “53”.
 Using a digital input configured with the feature DIF.2001 - “Alarm reset command”.
When the input becomes active, the controller executes a reset of all anomalies.
 Using a “SMS” command (see doc.[4]).
All anomalies are being recorded (each with its own code) in the events log.
There are some features available for configuring the digital outputs related to anomalies:
 DOF.3151 (“reset of anomalies”). The controller activates this output for one second when
the internal sequence of cancelation anomalies is performed. This procedure can be used
to also cancel eventual anomalies managed externally from other devices.
 DOF.3152 (“external horn”). This output is activated and deactivated together with the
internal horn. It can be used to command a more powerful horn and/or a lamp.
 DOF.4001 - “Pre-alarms”. The output is “active” if there is at least one pre-alarm.
 DOF.4002: The output is active if there is at least one downloading.
 DOF.4003: The output is active if there is at least one deactivation.
 DOF.4004 - The output is active if there is at least one failure.
 DOF.4005: The output is active if there is at least one failure. One deactivation or one
downloading.
 DOF.4031: The output is active if there is at least one anomaly related to the generator.
 DOF.4032: The output is active if there is at least one anomaly related to the engine.

 DOF.4033: The output is active if there is at least one anomaly related to the speed
controller.
 DOF.4034: The output is active if there is at least one anomaly related to the fuel.
 DOF.4035: The output is active if there is at least one anomaly related to the breakers.
In addition, the controller makes available the anomalies statuses for the AND/OR logics by
 ST.008 - "Pre-alarm cumulative"
 ST.009: The output is active if there is at least one downloading.
 ST.010 - "Deactivations cumulative"
 ST.011 - "Interlocks cumulative"
 ST.012 - "Unacknowledged warnings cumulative"
 ST.013: The output is active if there is at least one not acknowledged downloading.
 ST.014 - "Unacknowledged deactivations cumulative"
 ST.015 - "Unacknowledged interlocks cumulative"
WARNING: the use of these functions can bring the engine to serious damages.
SICES cannot be considered responsible for any malfunction or damages to persons
and/or things occurred following to the use OVERRIDE functions.
With this term we define the ability of the controller to temporarily disable (in particular
conditions and on explicit request) a series of protections. The OVERRIDE function, when
activated, transforms a series of failures into simple “pre-alarms” deactivations and
downloadings: in this way the controller signals the presence of problems, but it does not limit
the genset supply. In some situations, in effect, the load supply is privileged compared to the
safeguard of the engine itself. Just think about the hospitals: sometimes it is preferable to
damage an engine, but keeping on supplying energy as long as possible, then preserve the
engine and let the operating rooms in the dark.
The controller manages three different requests of protection OVERRIDE, all activable through
digital inputs. Use the following functions for the configuration of the digital inputs:
 DIF.2062 (“Override of engine protections”).
 DIF.2063 (“complete Override of protections”).
 DIF.2064 (“Override of genset protections”) (only GC400x).
Each OVERRIDE function transforms in “pre-alarms” a specific set of

failure/deactivations/downloads. Docs [1] and [2] show a table with all the controllers
anomalies: the column “OVER” indicates, for each anomaly, to which OVERRIDE function it
is subject. The column contains:
 Letter “F” if the anomaly is subject to complete OVERRIDE.
 Letter “E” if the anomaly is subject to OVERRIDE of engine protections.
 Letter “G” if the anomaly is subject to OVERRIDE of genset protections.
In addition to what in the table, the OVERRIDE function also affects the generic anomalies
related to the analogue and digital inputs. The following functions for the configuration of digital

inputs activate some anomalies which are subject to OVERRIDE of the engine protections and
also to the complete OVERRIDE:
 DIF.4012 - “downloading (after oil delay)” (only GC400x).
 DIF.4013 - “deactivation (after oil delay)”.
 DIF.4014 - “failure (after oil delay)”.
 DIF.4062 - “downloading (subject to OVERRIDE)” (only GC400x).
 DIF.4063 - “deactivation (subject to OVERRIDE)” (only GC400x).
 DIF.4064 - “failure (subject to OVERRIDE)”.
As for the protections activated through the thresholds on analogue measures, it is possible
to let such anomalies subject to OVERRIDE of engine protections (and also to complete
OVERRIDE) through bit 15 of the parameter of threshold configuration (P.4005 for the first
threshold on the first analogue input).
The controller shows a message on page “S.01” when one of these OVERRIDE function is
active. Attention: the engine electronic control unit can manage in first person the requests of
OVERRIDE. In this case, they are already the ECU which do not stop the engine in case of
anomalies. They normally signal the OVERRIDE active status on the CAN-BUS CAN0: the
controller also displays this status of OVERRIDE on page S.01.
The controller registers an event every time that a request of OVERRIDE is activated
(EVT.1082). In addition, it registers an event in the historic log every time that all requests of
OVERRIDE end (EVT.1083).
The controller manages a separate counter of the working hours when this OVERRIDE mode
is activated.
The controller manages a remarkable number of digital inputs, also considering the expansion
modules (DITEL) which is able to manage. Each input can be used to activate anomalies.
These anomalies are of two kinds:
 Specific. They are configured with functions DIF.4211 and following. The controller
knows the way these anomalies have to be managed and has already error pre-
defined messages (not configurable) related to each anomaly.
 General. They are configured with functions from DIF.4001 to DIF.4064. For these
anomalies, the operator must configure the message which will have to be shown on
the display. Also, using the suitable functions, the controller can be taught on how to
manage the anomaly.
The specific anomalies will be described in the following paragraphs: in the description we will
always refer to the parameters related to the digital input #1 of the controller (P.2001, P.2002
and P.2003). In docs [1] and [2] there is a table showing the parameters to be used for each
digital input.
What said is also valid for the generic anomalies. They will not be described in the next
paragraphs, as they would be a repetition of the same description for each input. They are
described here instead, mentioning the parameters for input #1 of the controller.
The controller assigns the numeric codes from 701 to 774 to the generic anomalies related to
the digital inputs (docs [1] and [2] contain a table showing the code per each input). Using the
parameter which configures the function (P.2001), it is possible to select the type of anomaly
(pre-alarm, downloading, deactivation and clock) and also to define the conditions in which
the anomaly has to be managed. Attention: by setting the delay to “0”, the anomaly is disabled.
In the following list the functions for the configuration of digital inputs used to manage the

generic anomalies are listed. They are gathered in groups of 4: the four functions for each
group define the type of anomaly. (see docs [1] and [2] for list of functions).
 DIF.4001 , DIF.4002 , DIF.4003 , DIF.4004 . The controller activates this anomaly if

the digital input remains active consecutively for the time configured (P.2002).
 DIF.4011 , DIF.4012 , DIF.4013 , DIF.4014 . The anomaly can be activated only if the
engine has been activated by the controller and if it is running at least for the time
configured in P.0216 (“time engine protection mask”). The controller activates these
anomalies if the digital input remains active consecutively for the time configured
(P.2002).
 The anomaly is subject to the OVERRIDE of the engine protections and also to the
complete OVERRIDE complete (see 9.5).
GCB breaker is closed. The controller activates these anomalies if the digital input
remains active consecutively for the time configured (P.2002).
fuel electro-valve is open (FUEL, see 8.6.2). The controller activates these anomalies
if the digital input remains active consecutively for the time configured (P.2002).
GAS electro-valve is open (GAS, see 8.6.2). The controller activates these anomalies
if the digital input remains active consecutively for the time configured (P.2002).
 DIF.4051 , DIF.4052 , DIF.4053 , DIF.4054 . The controller activates these anomalies

if the digital input remains active consecutively for the time configured (P.2002). The
activation of the anomaly causes the stop of the fuel pump. (see Errore. L'origine
iferimento non è stata trovata.).
 DIF.4062 , DIF.4063 , DIF.4064 . The controller activates these anomalies if the digital
input remains active consecutively for the time configured (P.2002). The anomaly is
subject to the OVERRIDE of the engine protections and also to the complete
OVERRIDE complete (see 9.5).

The controller can manage a high number of analogue inputs, also considering those acquired
from the expansion modules DIGRIN, DITHERM and DIVIT.
For each analogue input it is possible to set two thresholds on the acquired measure and each
threshold can activate an anomaly. These anomalies are generic, as the controller does not
know how they have to be managed. And does not have pre-defined alarm messages. They
will not be described in the next paragraphs as they would be repetitions on the same
description for each analogue input. They are described here instead, mentioning the
parameters for input 1.
The controller assigns the numeric codes from 305 to 432 to the generic anomalies related to
the analogue inputs (document [1] and [2] contain a table showing the code for each input.
The operator has first of all to configure the error message which will be displayed on the
controller when the anomaly is active. He has to use parameter P.4002, unique for the two
thresholds. The controller will add a starting writing to the configured message:
 “High value:” if the anomaly is activated when the measure is higher than the
threshold.
 “Low value:” if the anomaly is activated when the measure is lower than the threshold.
For each analogue input, six parameters are then available, to manage the thresholds, three
for each threshold (P.4003, P.4004 and P.4005 for the first threshold of the first analogic input;
P.4006, P.4007 and P.4008 for the second threshold of the first analogic input).
In addition to the threshold value (P.4003 or P.4006) and to the delay to be managed (P.4004
or P.4007), the operator must configure the operations related to the threshold (P.4005 or
P.4008). The parameter which configures the actions is bit managed (each bit
enables/disables a function related to the threshold). For the description of these paragraphs
see Errore. L'origine riferimento non è stata trovata..
Attention: setting the delay to “0”, the anomaly is not disabled.
NOTE: since you cannot define in advance neither which digital or ANALOGUE inputs (those
from the controller or from the additional modules) will be used, nor what function will they
perform, the list below refers, as an example, to the parameters of the first configurable input.
The symbol (*) or the indication “or equivalent for the other inputs” next to a parameter show
that the same varies according to the particular input configured.
We will use the words enabling and activation:
 “Enabling an anomaly” means having the minimum conditions necessary in order for
the controller to observe the cause.
 “Activation of an anomaly” means having the cause, after the happened enabling.
Type: Deactivation
Category: Load protection
Related parameters: P.0101 Number of generator phases
P.0102 Nominal voltage of the generator
P.0202 Generator measures hysteresis
P.0301 Under voltage threshold
P.0302 Under voltage delay
P.0328 Enables checks including on the phase voltages
To disable: P.0302=0

Enabled in: MAN, AUTO, TEST, REMOTE START
This protection is only enabled if the engine has been started by the controller (if the command
for the fuel solenoid is activated) It is enabled the first time (from engine start) the generator's
frequency and voltages enter the tolerance range (see generator sequence description). In
MAN it is only enabled if the GCB breaker is closed. It is enabled if, under the conditions
previously mentioned, at least one of the generator voltages is continuously below the
threshold P.0301 for the time P.0302.
Type: Alarm
Category: Load/generator protection
P.0102 Nominal voltage of the generator
P.0303 Maximum voltage threshold
P.0304 Maximum voltage delay
for the fuel solenoid is activated) It is enabled if, under the conditions previously mentioned, at
least one of the generator voltages exceeds continuously the threshold P.0303 for the time
P.0304.
Type: Deactivation
Related parameters: P.0105 Rated frequency

P.0305 Minimum frequency threshold
P.0306 Minimum frequency delay
for the fuel solenoid is activated) It is enabled the first time (from engine start) the generator's
frequency and voltages enter the tolerance range (see generator sequence description). In
MAN it is only enabled if the GCB breaker is closed. It is enabled if, under the conditions
previously mentioned, the generator frequency is continuously below the threshold P.0305 for
the time P.0306.
Type: Alarm
P.0307 Maximum frequency threshold
P.0308 Maximum frequency delay

for the fuel solenoid is activated) It is enabled if, under the conditions previously mentioned,
the generator frequency exceeds continuously the threshold P.0307 for the time P.0308.
Type: Configurable (Alarm/Warning)

Category: Engine protection
Related parameters: P.4041 Feature for ANALOGUE input (D+)
P.0230 Threshold for stopped engine (D+)
P.0231 Threshold for running engine (D+)
P.0357 Action for belt break
P.0349 Delay for belt break
This protection is only enabled if the controller is configured to use the D+ signal (P.4041 =
AIF.1300 - “D+ Signal”) and if said signal is physically connected to the JL connector.
The protection is enabled if the engine was started from the controller (if the command for fuel
solenoid is activated). It is activated if the D+ signal voltage is continuously below threshold
P.0230 for time P.0349.
Remark: if engine’s protections override function is enabled, this anomaly becomes a

warning.
Type: Configurable (Alarm/Deactivation)

Category: Generator protection
P.0102 Generator rated voltage
P.0106 Generator rated output
P.0309 Maximum current threshold
P.0310 Maximum current delay
P.0323 Action for maximum current and short circuit
P.0324 Protections enabling 50V-51V
GC315 performs a time-dependent current protection (therefore, the higher the current
overload, the shorter the reaction time). The curve used is called EXTREMELY INVERSE with
function I2t. It is a generator protection as it limits the thermal accumulation of the generator
during the supply phase. As engine protection, the maximum power protection must be used,
that is independent from the load type.
A maximum current threshold and the maximum time the generator can work with this current
are defined. If the current is lower than the defined threshold, the protection does not activate.
If the current rises above the threshold, the protection activates with a time inversely
proportional to the overcurrent. In order to correctly set the thresholds, perform the following
steps:
 Define the system rated current. It can be inferred from the system rated output
(P.0106 kVA generator rated output) and rated voltage (P.0102 Genset rated voltage):
𝑃.0106×1000
o Single-phase system: 𝐼𝑛𝑜𝑚 =
𝑃.0102

(𝑃.0106×1000)⁄
[ 3]
o Three-phases system: 𝐼𝑛𝑜𝑚 =
(𝑃.0102⁄ )
√3
For example, on the three-phase system at 400 V out of 200 kVa, the rated
current is approximately 289 A.
When the parameter P.0106 kVA generator rated output, is set after
correct configuration of parameters P.0101 Number of generator phases
and P.0102Generator rated voltage, the display shows the rated current.
 Set the maximum current threshold with the parameter P.0309, as a percentage of the
rated current. In the previous example, setting a 350 A maximum threshold, requires
entering 121 (%) in parameter P.0309.
 Set the action time in the parameter P.0310: the protection will be activated within time
set if the current is constantly equal to the threshold P.0309 multiplied by √2. In the
previous example, if you set 10 s, the protection will activate in10 seconds with approx
495 A of constant load; in a shorter time if the current is higher; in a longer time if the
current is lower; and it will never do if the current is lower than 350 A.
In order to calculate the intervention time for a set current, please use the following formula:
𝑃. 0310
𝑡1 = 2
𝐼
( ) −1
𝑃. 0309
Where I is the current in the circuit.
Please remember that the protection is performed by performing the integral of the current
value during time; therefore, current values above the rated threshold all concur to define the
intervention time, with their instant weight resulting from the above formula. Thus, only way to
experimentally verify this formula is to switch instantaneously from a normal load situation to
an overload situation.
The following graph shows the curve used for enabling protection, with a value of P.0310 set
to 60 seconds (I is the maximum current):
Intervention time
1000
100
Reaction time in seconds
10
0,1
1 10
I multiples Tempo intervento
Intervention time

for the fuel solenoid is activated) Type is configurable with parameter P.0323 (though it cannot
be configured as warning).
In electrical engineering, this protection is known as protection “51”. Using the parameter
P.0324, it is possible to convert this protection in protection “51V”. Protection “51V” is identical
with protection “51”, but it involves a percentage reduction of the current threshold if the
generator voltage drops below its rated. In detail:
 If the generator voltage is higher than 80% the rated, the current threshold remains
the one set.
 If the generator voltage is less or equal to 20% of the rated, the current threshold
becomes 20% of the one set.
 If the generator voltage is between 20% and 80% of the rated, the current threshold
is reduced in percentage.
Riduzione soglia di
Current threshold corrente
reduction
120%
100%
reduction
di corrente
80%
Sogliathreshold
60%
Current
40%
20%
0%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 120%
Genset voltage
Tensione (% nom) (% nom)
generatore
To activate protection “51V” instead of “51”, you need to set parameter P.0324 to 2 or 3.
Type: Alarm
Category: Generic
Related parameters: P.0495 Keyboard options
Enabled in: AUTO, TEST, REMOTE START
This protection is always enabled for stop command through the serial ports or via SMS, and
it can be disabled for the “STOP” button by setting in parameter P.0495 the value 1.
It is activated when pressing the “STOP” button on the front panel or sending a stop command
through the serial port or via SMS, while in AUTO, TEST or REMOTE START mode.

Type: Alarm
Category: Generic
Related parameters: P.0217 Maximum time for operating conditions
for the fuel solenoid is activated). It is activated when the generator voltages and frequency
are not steady within tolerance range within time P.0217 from the engine running
acknowledgement (or from the end of the engine’s idle cycle, if enabled).
Type: Alarm
Related parameters: P.0125 Engine rated output
P.0313 Power reverse threshold
P.0314 Power reverse delay
To disable: P.0314 =0
This protection is only enabled if the controller has been started by the controller (if the
command for the fuel solenoid is activated) and is disabled in the engine start/stop phases. It
activates if, in the previous conditions, the system total active power is negative and has an
absolute value continuously above threshold P.0313, for time P.0314.
The parameter P.0313 Power reverse threshold is expressed as a percentage of

parameter P.0125 Engine rated output.
The protection is not active if the controller is measuring the output when the loads are
connected to the mains.
Type: Warning
Category: Generic, load protection
Related parameters: P.2001 Feature of the input 1 or equivalent for the other inputs
P.2002 Delay for the input 1 or equivalent for the other inputs
This protection is enabled only when one of the digital inputs of the controller is configured to
acquire the MCB status (feature DIF.3002 - “MCB breaker status” in parameter P.2001 or
equivalent for the other inputs) and if a time other than zero has been set for said input
(parameter P.2002 or equivalent). It activates only when MCB is commanded to close (relay
in standby) and the status acquired is continuously “not active” (open) for the time set.
After this warning is issued, you can also force the engine to start and the loads to change-
over to the genset by using the P.0221 parameter (Enabling power delivery for MCB fault)
Type: Deactivation/Warning
Category: Generic

acquire the GCB status (feature DIF.3001 - “GCB breaker status” in parameter P.2001 or
(parameter P.2002 or equivalent). It activates only when GCB is commanded to close (relay
operating) and the status acquired is continuously “not active” (open) for the time set. It only
operates as warning, no automatic change-over to the mains is provided.
Type: Alarm
acquire the external overload contact (feature DIF.4241 - “Overload (from contact)” in
parameter P.2001 or equivalent for the other inputs) and if a time other than zero has been
set for said input (parameter P.2002 or equivalent). Active if the configured input remains
continuously active for the associated time.
Type: Configurable (Alarm/Deactivation)

P.0311 Short circuit threshold
P.0312 Short circuit delay
P.0323 Action on maximum current/short circuit
In addition to the maximum current protection, the GC315 also provides a short circuit
protection for quick intervention independently of timing for the maximum current protection
curve. Protection is given by setting a threshold (P.0311) expressed as a percentage of the
system rated current (see maximum current protection to calculate rated current with
parameters P.0101, P.0102 and P.0106). It is only enabled if the controller has been started
by the controller (if the command for the fuel solenoid is activated) and is disabled in the engine
start/stop phases. It activates when the current on at least one phase remains continuously
above the P.0311 threshold for time P.0312. Type is configurable with parameter P.0323
(though it cannot be configured as warning).
In electrical engineering, this protection is known as protection “51”. Using the parameter
P.0324, it is possible to convert this protection in protection “51V”. Protection “51V” is identical
with protection “51”, but it involves a percentage reduction of the current threshold if the
generator voltage drops below its rated (see anomaly description “06 – Maximum current”).
To activate protection “51V” instead of “51” , you need to set parameter P.0324 to 1 or 3.
Type: Alarm

acquire the external overspeed contact (feature DIF.4251 - “Overspeed (from contact)” in
set for said input (parameter P.2002 or equivalent). It is only enabled if the controller has been
started by the controller (if the command for the fuel solenoid is activated) and is disabled in
the engine start/stop phases. Active if the configured input remains continuously “active” for
the configured time.
Type: Alarm
Related parameters: P.0110 Number of teeth of the pick-up wheel
P.0111 Rpm/W ratio
P.0127 Rpm/Hz ratio
P.0133 Engine rating (Primary)
P.0134 Engine rating (Secondary)
P.0333 Maximum speed threshold (pick-up/W) (%)
P.0334 Maximum speed delay (pick-up/W).
P.0700 Engine type
This protection is enabled only if the controller acquires the measure of the engine speed; it
can acquire it through its pick-up input (JM_05, P.0110 other than zero) or through its input W
(JM_07, P.0111 other than zero), from generator frequency (P.0127 other than zero) or, finally,
from CAN-BUS (P.0700 other than zero). It is only enabled if the controller has been started
by the controller (if the command for the fuel solenoid is activated) and is disabled in the engine
start/stop phases. It activates if the acquired speed measure exceeds threshold P.0333
continuously, for time P.0334.
Type: Alarm
Related parameters: P.0105 Rated frequency (Hz)
P.0331 Maximum speed threshold (frequency) (expressed in %)
P.0332 Maximum speed delay (frequency)
activates if the generator frequency exceeds threshold P.0331 continuously, for time P.0332.
NOTE: Parameter P.0331 is expressed in percentage with respect to P.0105.
Type: Alarm
Category: Generic
Related parameters: P.0214 Duration of stopping cycle(s)

for the fuel solenoid is activated). It activates if the engine does not stop within the time set in
P.0214 (since the stop command).
This interlock can be activated even if another one is already active.
Type: Alarm
Category: Battery protection
Related parameters: P.0211 Number of startup attempts
To disable: -
This protection is always enabled. It activates if the controller has performed P.0211
consecutive engine start attempts (auto start) without success (engine running).
Type: Deactivation/Warning
Category: Generic
acquire the MCB status (feature DIF.3002 - “MCB breaker status” in parameter P.2001 or
(parameter P.2002). It activates only when MCB is commanded to open (relay operating) and
the status acquired is continuously “active” (closed) for the time set. In auto mode it activates
after three consecutive attempts. It can be:
 Deactivation: when the controller is in one of the AUTO modes and if the stable
command is used for MCB closing (feature DOF.2004 in one of the digital outputs).
 Warning: for all other events.
Type: Alarm/Warning
Category: Generic
acquire the GCB status (feature DIF.3001 - “GCB breaker status” in parameter P.2001 or
(parameter P.2002 or equivalent). It activates only when GCB is commanded to open (relay
on standby) and the status acquired is continuously “active” (closed) for the time set. In auto
mode it activates after three consecutive attempts. It can be:
 Alarm: when the controller is in AUTO mode with engine running and only if the stable
command is used for GCB closing (function DOF.2034 in one of the digital outputs).
 Warning: for all other events.

Type: Alarm/Warning
Category: Generic
This protection is disabled in the engine start/arrest phases. This protection is enabled only
when one of the digital inputs of the controller is configured to acquire the minimum fuel level
contact of the float (feature DIF.4211 - “Minimum fuel level” in parameter P.2001 or equivalent
for the other inputs) and if a time other than zero has been set for said input (parameter P.2002
or equivalent). Active if the configured input remains continuously active for the associated
time.

warning.
Type: Alarm/Warning
Category: Generic
Related parameters: P.4033 Function of the input 5(FL) Fuel level (VDO)/Fuel level
(generic)
P.0347 Minimum fuel level threshold (%)
P.0348 Minimum fuel level delay
This protection is disabled in the engine start/arrest phases. It is enabled only when the
controller is configured to use an ANALOGUE fuel level sensor (P.4033 suitably configured),
or if said sensor is physically connected to the JM connector. It activates if the level measure
remains continuously below or equal to threshold P.0347 (in percentage) for time P.0348.

warning.
Type: Warning
Category: Generic
This protection is disabled in the engine start/arrest phases. It is enabled only when one of the
digital inputs of the controller is configured to acquire the low fuel level contact of the float
(feature DIF.4212 - “Low fuel level” in parameter P.2001 or equivalent for the other inputs) and
if a time other than zero has been set for said input (parameter P.2002 or equivalent). Active
if the configured input remains continuously active for the associated time.

Type: Warning
Category: Generic
Related parameters: P.4033 (*) Feature for input 5(FL) Fuel level (VDO) / General fuel
level or equivalent parameter for the other inputs
P.0345 Low fuel level threshold (%)
P.0346 Low fuel level delay
controller is configured to use the ANALOGUE fuel level sensor (P.4033 suitably configured),
remains continuously below or equal to threshold P.0345 (in percentage) for time P.0346.
Type: Warning
Category: Generic
This protection is disabled in the engine start/arrest phases. It is enabled only when one of the
digital inputs of the controller is configured to acquire the high fuel level contact of the float
(feature DIF.4213 - “High fuel level” in parameter P.2001 or equivalent for the other inputs)
and if a time other than zero has been set for said input (parameter P.2002 or equivalent).
Active if the configured input remains continuously active for the associated time.
Type: Warning
Category: Generic
Related parameters: P.4033 (*) Feature for input 5(FL) Fuel level (VDO) / General fuel
level or equivalent parameter for the other inputs
P.0343 High fuel level threshold (%)
P.0344 High fuel level delay
controller is configured to use the ANALOGUE fuel level sensor (P.4033 suitably configured),
remains continuously above or equal to threshold P.0343 (in percentage) for time P.0344.
Type: Warning
P.0216 Engine protections mask time
acquire the external high coolant temperature contact (feature DIF.4231 - “High coolant

temperature” in parameter P.2001 or equivalent for the other inputs) and if a time other than
zero has been set for said input (parameter P.2002 or equivalent). It is only enabled if the
controller has been started by the controller (if the command for the fuel solenoid is activated)
and is disabled in the engine start/stop phases. It activates if the input configured is
continuously “active” for the time configured, but only after the time P.0216 (oil mask) from
engine start has elapsed (this is to allow you to start the engine idle, to cool it off)
Type: Warning
Related parameters: P.4025 (*) Feature for ANALOGUE input 4 (CT) or equivalent
parameter for the other inputs
P.0335 High coolant temperature threshold
P.0336 High coolant temperature delay
P.0700 Engine type
This protection is enabled only if the controller acquires the measure of the engine coolant
temperature. It can acquire it from its input (JM_04, P.4025 suitably configured) or from CAN-
BUS (P.0700 other than zero). It is only enabled if the controller has been started by the
controller (if the command for the fuel solenoid is activated) and is disabled in the engine
start/stop phases. It activates if the temperature remains continuously above or equal to
threshold P.0335 for time P.0336, but only after the time P.0216 (oil mask) from engine start
has elapsed (this is to allow you to start the engine idle, to cool it off)
Type: Alarm/Warning
acquire the external maximum coolant temperature contact (feature DIF.4231 - “Maximum
coolant temperature” in parameter P.2001 or equivalent for the other inputs) and if a time other
than zero has been set for said input (parameter P.2002 or equivalent). It is only enabled if the
and is disabled in the engine start/stop phases. It activates if the input configured is
continuously “active” for the time configured, but only after the time P.0216 (oil mask) from
engine start has elapsed (this is to allow you to start the engine idle, to cool it off)

warning.

Type: Alarm/Warning
P.0337 Maximum coolant temperature threshold
P.0338 Maximum coolant temperature delay
P.0700 Engine type
start/stop phases. It activates if the temperature remains continuously above or equal to
threshold P.0337 for time P.0338, but only after the time P.0216 (oil mask) from engine start
has elapsed (this is to allow you to start the engine idle, to cool it off)

warning.
Type: Alarm/Warning
Related parameters: P.4025 (*) Function of the ANALOGUE input 4 (CT)
P.0216 Engine protection mask time
P.0375 Maximum oil temperature threshold (°C)
P.0376 Maximum oil temperature delay
P.0700 Engine type
This protection is enabled only if the controller acquires the measure of the engine oil
temperature. It can acquire it from ANALOGUE input 4 (JM_04 - P.4025), or from ANALOGUE
input 5 (JM_02 - P.4033), or from an input of the DITEMP expansions (configurable with
feature AIF.1101 - “Oil temperature (general)” in parameter P.4131 or equivalent for the other
inputs), or from CAN-BUS (P.0700 other than zero). It is only enabled if the controller has
been started by the controller (if the command for the fuel solenoid is activated) and is disabled
in the engine start/stop phases. It activates if the measure is continuously higher than or equal
to the threshold P.0375 for time P.0376, but only after the time P.0216 (oil mask) since engine
start has elapsed.

warning.
Type: Warning
Related parameters: P.0362 Low battery voltage threshold (%)
P.0363 Low battery voltage delay

It is always enabled except when the cranking motor is activated. It activates if the battery
voltage is continuously lower than the threshold P.0362 for time P.0363.
The threshold P.0362 is expressed as a percentage of the rated battery voltage which is not
configurable but is automatically selected by the controller between 12 e 24 Vdc. Selection is
made when the controller is powered and every time it is forced in OFF/RESET mode. If the
controller previously sensed a value lower than, or equal to, 17V, it considers to be powered
by a 12V battery, otherwise it will consider a 24 V rated voltage.
Type: Warning
Related parameters: P.0364 High battery voltage threshold (%)
P.0365 High battery voltage delay
This protection is always enabled, except when the starter motor command is activated. It
activates if the battery voltage is continuously above threshold P.0364 for time P.0365.
The threshold P.0364 is expressed as a percentage of the rated battery voltage which is not
configurable but is automatically selected by the controller between 12 e 24 Vdc. Selection is
made when the controller is powered and every time it is forced in OFF/RESET mode. If the
controller previously sensed a value lower than, or equal to, 17V, it considers to be powered
by a 12V battery, otherwise it will consider a 24V rated voltage.
Type: Configurable (Warning/Alarm/Unload/Deactivation)

Category: Generic
Related parameters: P.0424 Maintenance interval (running hours)
P.0425 Kind of maintenance action
It activates after P.0424 engine running hours since parameter P.0424 was last set, by issuing
a warning, or triggering a deactivation or an interlock, based on the settings of the P.0425
parameter. It cannot be cancelled even disconnecting the controller's power supply. Only
possible setting P.0424 again, setting it to zero to disable the function or confirming the actual
value or setting a new one.
Engine operating hours are counted even when engine is not started by the controller.
To be programmed, parameters P.0424 and P.0425 require “installer” access level: this
function can be used for genset rental in order to lock the genset when the established hours
are elapsed.
Note: if engine’s protections override function is enabled, this anomaly becomes a

warning.

Category: Generic

Related parameters: P.0436 Maintenance interval (running hours)
P.0437 Kind of maintenance action
It activates after P.0436 engine running hours since parameter P.0437 was last set, by issuing
a warning, or triggering a deactivation or an interlock, based on the settings of the P.0437
parameter. It cannot be cancelled even disconnecting the controller's power supply. Only
possible setting P.0436 again, setting it to zero to disable the function or confirming the actual
value or setting a new one.
Engine operating hours are counted even when engine is not started by the controller.
To be programmed, parameters P.0436 and P.0437 require “installer” access level: this
function can be used for genset rental in order to lock the genset when the established hours
are elapsed.

warning.
Type: Warning/Alarm
acquire the external minimum oil pressure contact (feature DIF.4221 - “Minimum oil pressure”
in parameter P.2001 or equivalent for the other inputs) and if a time other than zero has been
the engine start/stop phases. It activates if the input configured is continuously “active” for the
time configured, but only after the time P.0216 (oil mask) from engine start has elapsed (this
is to allow you to ignore the normal status of low pressure, which occurs at startup).

warning.
Type: Warning/Alarm
Related parameters: P.4017 (*) Function of the ANALOGUE input 3 (OP)
P.0216 Engine protection mask time
P.0341 Minimum oil pressure threshold
P.0342 Minimum oil pressure delay
P.0700 Engine type
This protection is enabled only if the controller acquires the measure of the engine lubrication
oil pressure. It can acquire it from its input (JM_03, P.4017 suitably configured) or from CAN-
start/stop phases. It activates if the pressure is continuously lower than or equal to threshold

P.0341 for time P.0342, but only after the time P.0216 (oil mask) from engine start has elapsed
(this is to allow you to ignore the normal status of low pressure, which occurs at startup).

warning.
Type: Warning
acquire the external low oil pressure contact (feature DIF.4222 - “Low oil pressure” in
the engine start/stop phases. It activates if the input configured is continuously “active” for the
time configured, but only after the time P.0216 (oil mask) from engine start has elapsed (this
is to allow you to ignore the normal status of low pressure, which occurs at startup).
Type: Warning
Related parameters: P.4017 (*) Feature for ANALOGUE input 3 (OP) or equivalent
P.0339 Low oil pressure threshold
P.0340 Low oil pressure delay
P.0700 Engine type
oil pressure. It can acquire it from its input (JM_03, P.4017 suitably configured) or from CAN-
start/stop phases. It activates if the pressure is continuously lower than or equal to threshold
P.0339 for time P.0340, but only after the time P.0216 (oil mask) from engine start has elapsed
(this is to allow you to ignore the normal status of low pressure, which occurs at startup).
Type: Alarm
Category: Generic
Related parameters: P.0108 Primary of the CT for the auxiliary current
P.0140 Secondary of the CT for the auxiliary current
P.0131 Usage of auxiliary current
P.0367 Auxiliary current /neutral threshold
P.0368 Delay for auxiliary current/neutral

This protection is enabled only if the controller is configured to use the measurement input for
the auxiliary/current neutral (parameters P.0131 other than zero). It is only enabled if the
and is disabled in the engine start/stop phases. It activates if the auxiliary current value is
continuously above threshold P.0367 for time P.0368.
You can disable this protection without having to change the parameters by activating a digital
input configured with feature DIF.2704 - “Disable auxiliary current protections” (parameter
P.2001 for input 1 or the equivalents for the other inputs).
NOTE: the protection does not work when the controller measures the mains currents.
Type: Alarm
Category: Generic
Related parameters: P.0361 Delay for emergency shutdown

To disable: -
This protection is always enabled and cannot be disabled . It activates if the emergency
shutdown input remains continuously “not active” for the time set in parameter P.0361 (if the
value set is zero, the alarm is triggered as soon as the input becomes inactive).

Related parameters: P.0350 Maximum power threshold (percentage of P.0125)
P.0351 Maximum power delay
P.0352 Maximum power action
for the fuel solenoid is activated). This protection is disabled in the engine start/arrest phases.
It activates if the system total active power is positive and remains continuously over the
threshold P.0350 for time P.0351. With parameter P.0352 it is possible to select the protection
to be activated (warning, deactivation, alarm).
Note: the protection does not work when the controller measures the mains currents.

warning.
Type: Warning
Category: Generic
Related parameters: P.0438 = 0
A warning is activated at 8:00 in the morning after P.0438 days have left since the P.0438
parameter has been set for the last time. It cannot be cancelled even if removing the power
source controller. It can be cancelled only by confirming the current value or by setting a
different one.
The days are counted even if the engine is stopped.
The P.0438 parameter requires the “installer” access level for the programming.

Type: Alarm
P.0315 Voltages asymmetry threshold (% rated phase voltage)
P.0316 Voltages asymmetry delay
This protection is only enabled if the system is three-phase (P.0101=3) and only if the engine
has been started by the controller (if the command for the fuel solenoid is activated) and is
disabled when the engine is started/stopped. In addition, generator voltage and frequency
must be within the tolerance range. Threshold P.0315 is expressed as a percentage of the
system rated voltage (phase voltage). It represents the maximum acceptable difference
(absolute value) between two phase-to-phase voltages. It activates if the difference between
two phase-to-phase voltages (absolute value) is continuously over the threshold P.0315 for
time P.0316.
Type: Alarm
P.0317 Current asymmetry threshold (% rated current)
P.0318 Current asymmetry delay
This protection is only enabled if the system is three-phase and only if the engine has been
started by the controller (if the command for the fuel solenoid is activated) and is disabled
when the engine is started/stopped. In addition, the generator voltages and frequency must
be within the tolerance range and the load must be changed-overt to the generator. Threshold
P.0317 is expressed as percentage of the system rated current (refer to the details for
maximum current protection to see how to obtain the rated current from P.0102 and P.0106).
It represents the maximum acceptable difference (absolute value) between any two phase
currents. The protection activates if the difference between any two currents (absolute value)
is continuously over the threshold P.0317 for time P.0318.
Type: Warning
P.0373 High oil temperature threshold
P.0373 High oil temperature delay
P.0700 Engine type

oil temperature. It can acquire it from input JM_4 or from any other input configured with the
feature AIF.1100 - “VDO oil temperature” or AIF.1101 - “General oil temperature” or even from
CAN-BUS (P.0700 other than zero). It is only enabled if the controller has been started by the
start/stop phases. It activates if the temperature is continuously over the threshold P.0373 for
time P.0374, but only after the time P.0216 (oil mask) since engine start has elapsed.

P.0319 Generator phases sequence (required)
P.0320 Wrong generator phases sequence action
It represents the maximum acceptable difference (absolute value) between any of two phase
currents. This protection is only enabled if the system is three-phase and only if the engine
has been started by the controller (if the command for the fuel solenoid is activated) and is
disabled when the engine is started/stopped. In addition, the generator voltages and frequency
must be within the tolerance range and the load must be changed-overt to the mains (it
prevents load closing on the genset). Parameter P.0319 allows you to select the phases
frequency required (0=disables feature, 1=clockwise rotation, 2=counter-clockwise rotation,
3=like the mains). The protection activates when the generator rotation direction does not
match the one configured, with a 0.5 seconds filter time. When activated, it acts as warning,
deactivation or alarm as configured with P.0320.
Type: Warning
P.0102 Rated voltage of the generator
P.0391 Low voltage threshold (%)
P.0392 Low voltage delay
command for the fuel solenoid is activated) and is disabled in the engine start/stop phases. In
addition, the generator voltages and frequency must be within the tolerance range and the
load must be changed-overt to the generator. Threshold P.0391 is expressed as a percentage
of the system rated voltage (phase voltage). The protection activates when at least one of the
generator voltages continuously lower than the threshold P.0391 for time P.0392.
Type: Warning
Category: Generic
Related parameters: P.0418 Weekly test schedule
P.0420 Test duration
P.0421 Weekly operation schedule
P.0422 Operation start time
P.0423 Operation end time

To disable: -
This warning is always enabled. It activates if the controller detects a not-valid clock status,
and functions using the clock are set, such as the weekly test (P.0418 and P.0420) or the
operation enabling time (P.0421, P.0422, P.0423). To deactivate it, you need to set the clock.
Type: Warning
P.0395 Low frequency threshold (%)
P.0396 Low frequency delay
of the generator rated frequency. The protection activates when the generator frequency drops
continuously below threshold P.0395 for time P.0396.
Type: Warning
P.0102 Rated voltage of the generator
P.0393 High voltage threshold (%)
P.0394 High voltage delay
of the generator rated voltage. The protection activates when at least one of the generator
voltages is continuously over the threshold P.0393 for time P.0394.
Type: Warning
Related parameters: P.0105 Nominal frequency
P.0397 High frequency threshold (%)
P.0398 High frequency delay

of the generator rated frequency. The protection activates when the generator frequency rises
continuously over threshold P.0397 for time P.0398.
Type: Alarm
Related parameters: P.0321 Excitation loss threshold
P.0322 Excitation loss delay
activates if the reactive power is negative and continuously exceeds (in absolute value)
threshold P.0321 for time P.0322.

Category: Generic
Related parameters: P.0700 Engine type
P.0703 ECU Can-Bus command level
P.0709 Warning for ECU Can-Bus fault
It’s enabled only if CAN-BUS is configured (P.0700 other than zero). It is activated when the
internal CAN controller switches to BUS-OFF status because of bus communication errors.
Parameter P.0709 is used to select the protection type (warning, unloading, interlock).

warning.
Type: Warning
Category: Fuel pump protection
Related parameters: P.0404 Fuel pump start maximum duration
P.3001 Feature of output 1 or equivalent for the other outputs
P.3201 Equivalent feature for DITEL outputs
This protection is only enabled if there is an output configured to control the fuel pump (feature
DOF.1032 – “Fuel pump” in parameter P.3001 or equivalent for the other outputs) and if a time
other than zero has been set in parameter P.0404. It activates if the pump operates
continuously for the time set, but the issuance of a warning does not change the pump's
operating mode (it turns off the pump, which restarts as soon as the warning is acknowledged).

Type: Warning
Category: Generic
Related parameters: P.4025 Function of the ANALOGUE input 4 (CT)
P.0353 Low coolant temperature threshold
P.0354 Low coolant temperature delay
P.0700 Low coolant temperature delay
BUS (P.0700 other than zero). It activates if the coolant temperature remains continuously
below threshold P.0353 for time P.0354 (even with engine shut down).

Category: Generic
P.0709 CAN-BUS fault warning
P.0711 Maximum time with no message from the engine
To disable: P.0709 = 0 (not for MTU engines)
It’s enabled only if CAN-BUS is configured (P.0700 other than zero). For MTU MDEC engines
(value from 140 to 147 in parameter P.0700), it is enabled as per specification when the
controller does not continuously receive the message NMT ALIVE PDU for the set time. For
the other types of engines, it is activated if the controller does not continuously receive
messages from the engine for time P.0711. With P.0709 the protection is configured as
warning, deactivation or interlock.

warning.
Type: Alarm
Category: Generic
Related parameters: P.0377 Maximum differential current threshold (Aac)
P.0378 Maximum current differential delay
for the fuel solenoid is activated), the load is changed-over to the generator and the controller
is configured to be able to measure the differential current. This protection is disabled in the
engine start/arrest phases. It activates if the differential current is continuously over threshold
P.0377 for time P.0378.
Type: Warning

P.0704 Can-Bus anomalies disable mask
To disable: bit 11 of P.0704 on
This protection is enabled only if the board is connected to the engine via the CAN BUS
(P.0700 different from zero). It is activated when the engine signals the battery-charger
alternator failure status over the CAN BUS.
Type: Failure
Connected parameters: P.0379 P.0380
To disable: P.0380 = 0
It is enabled only if the engine has been started by the controller (if the command for the fuel
electro-valve is activated) and it is disabled in engine start-up and stop phases. It is activated
if the reactive power is positive and higher than threshold P.0379, consecutively for time
P.0380.
ATTENZIONE! La protezione non lavora quando i trasformatori di corrente sono

collegati sulle utenze e quando le utenze sono alimentate dalla rete o da altri gruppi
elettrogeni.
Type: Alarm
(P.0700 different from zero). It is activated when the engine signals the overspeed state over
the CAN BUS.
Type: Warning
(P.0700 different from zero). It is activated when the engine signals the coolant high
temperature state over the CAN BUS.
Type: Warning/Alarm

(P.0700 different from zero). It is activated when the engine signals the coolant maximum

warning.
Type: Warning/Alarm
(P.0700 different from zero). It is activated when the engine signals the minimum coolant level
state over the CAN BUS

warning.
Type: Warning
(P.0700 different from zero). It is activated when the engine signals the low coolant level state
over the CAN BUS.
Type: Warning
(P.0700 different from zero). It is activated when the engine signals the low battery voltage
state over the CAN BUS.
Type: Warning/Alarm

(P.0700 different from zero). It is activated when the engine signals the minimum oil pressure

warning.
Type: Warning
(P.0700 different from zero). It is activated when the engine signals the low oil pressure state
over the CAN BUS.
Type: Warning
(P.0700 different from zero). It is activated when the engine signals the high oil temperature
Type: Warning/Alarm
(P.0700 different from zero). It is activated when the engine signals the maximum oil

warning.
Type: Warning

(P.0700 different from zero). It is activated when the engine signals the water in fuel state over
the CAN BUS.
Type: Warning
(P.0700 different from zero). It is activated when the engine signals the active state of its yellow
lamp over the CAN BUS.
Type: Configurable (Warning/Interlock)

(P.0700 different from zero). It is activated when the engine signals the active state of its red
lamp over the CAN BUS. Using bit 13 of P.0704 it is possible to configure the protection as
warning or alarm.

warning.
Type: Pre-alarm
Related parameters: P.0800 bus mode PMCB
To disable: -
The protection is enabled if the CAN-BUS is activated (P.0800).
It activates if the internal CAN controller gets to BUS-OFF status due to communication errors
on bus.
Type: Pre-alarm
P.0452 Modbus address (1)
To disable: -
The protection is enabled if the CAN-BUS is activated (P.0800). It activates if two or more
genset controllers connected on PMCB have the same address (configured in P.0452).

Type: Pre-alarm
P.0803 number of gensets on bus PMCB
The protection activates if the CAN-BUS is activated (P.0800).
It activates if in the bus there are a number of genset controllers (not MC100 or BTB100)
different from what indicated by da P.0803. Note: if in the system are present BTB100
controllers which indicate that the tie is open, the alarm is not activated.
Type: Deactivation
Category: Generic
Related parameters: P.0106 Generator rated output
P.0325 Negative sequence I2 threshold (%)
P.0326 Negative sequence delay
for the fuel solenoid is activated) and if the load has been changed-over to the generator. This
protection is disabled in the engine start/arrest phases. It activates if the current I2 stays
continuously over the threshold P.0325 expressed in percentage of the generator rated output
(parameter P.0106) for time P.0326, but only after time P.0216 (oil mask) since engine start
has elapsed.
Type: Pre-alarm
Related parameters: P.3001 Output function 1 or equivalent for other outputs.
P.4001 P.4002 Function and delay of input 1 or equivalent for other
inputs.
To disable: -
This anomaly is available from revision 00.40. It is only enabled if the controller commands
the NECB breaker for the grounding of the generator neutral (function DOF.2061 in
parameter P.3001 for output 1 1 or equivalent for other outputs), and if acquires the
feedback (function DIF.3005 in parameter P.4001 for input 1 or equivalent for other inputs). It
activates if the breaker remains open for the time related to the feedback input, in presence
of the closure command.
Type: Pre-alarm
Related parameters: P.3001 Input function 1 or equivalent for other outputs.
P.4001 P.4002 Function and delay of input 1 or equivalent for other
inputs.
To disable: -
This anomaly is available from revision 00.40. It is only enabled if the controller commands
the NECB breaker for the grounding of the generator neutral (function DOF.2061 in
parameter P.3001 for output 1 1 or equivalent for other outputs), and if acquires the
feedback (function DIF.3005 in parameter P.4001 for input 1 or equivalent for other inputs). It
activates if the breaker remains open for the time related to the feedback input, in presence
of the opening command.

Type: Warning
Category: Generic
Related parameters: P.0141 Number of DITEL modules
P.0142 Number of DITEMP modules
P.0143 Number of DIVIT modules
P.0144 Number of DANOUT modules
To disable: P.0141=0 e P.0142=0 e P.0143=0 e P.0144=0
This warning is enabled if a number of modules other than zero has been set (in parameters
P.0141, P.0142, P.0143 or P.0144). It is activated if one or more controllers connected to CAN-
BUS (EXBUS) are not available and/or have an addresses conflict.
Type: Warning
Category: Generic
Related parameters: P.0142 Number of DITEMP modules

To disable: P.0142=0 e P.0143=0
This warning is enabled if a number of ANALOGUE modules other than zero has been set (in
parameters P.0142 or P.0143). It activates if one or more CAN-BUS (EXBUS) measures are
not properly configured or in case of faulty sensor. The relevant page shows the faulty channel
and module.
Type: Warning
Category: Generic
Related parameters: P.0141 Number of DITEL modules
P.0142 Number of DITEMP modules
P.0144 Number of DANOUT modules
To disable: P.0141=0 e P.0142=0 e P.0143=0 e P.0144=0
This warning is enabled if a number of modules other than zero has been set (in parameters
P.0141, P.0142, P.0143 or P.0144). It is activated in case of hardware addresses conflict for
one or several controllers connected to CAN-BUS (EXBUS).
Type: Warning
Category: Generic
Related parameters: P.0142 Number of DITEMP modules
To disable: P.0142=0 e P.0143=0
This warning is enabled if a number of ANALOGUE modules other than zero has been set (in
parameters P.0142 or P.0143). It activates if the ANALOGUE sensor has not been physically
connected to the ANALOGUE input of the controller on CAN-BUS (EXBUS).

Type: Pre-alarm/Failure
Related parameters: P.0802 Plant type
P.0854 GCB use
P.0852 Maximum time for GCB synchronisation
To disable: -
The protection is activated only if the plant configuration (P.0802, P.0854) allows the
synchronisation on GCB breaker.
It activates if the GCB breaker does not close within the configured time with P.0852 from the
beginning of the synchronisation. It is a failure anyway: it becomes a pre-alarm only if the
breaker is commanded externally (P.0854).
Related parameters: P.0802 Plant type
P.0855 MCB use
P.0853 Maximum time for MCB synchronisation
To disable: P.0853 = 0
The protection is activated only if the plant configuration (P.0802, P.0855) allows the
synchronisation on MCB breaker.
It activates if the MCB breaker does not close within the configured time with P.0853 from the
beginning of the synchronisation.
To disable: -
The protection is always enabled.
It activates if the plant configured parameters are not coherent among them and/or the defaults
of all parameters have been reloaded. On page S.02, by selecting this anomaly, the controller
shows a description of the problem. It is nearly always a pre-alarm: it is a failure only for the
continuative parallel to mains plants, if the interface breaker is not selected.
Type: Deactivation
Related parameters: P.2001 Function of address 1 or equivalent for other inputs.
P.2002 Delay for input 1 or equivalent for other inputs.
The protection is always enabled.
It activates if the input that acquires the external contact (function DIF.4261 in parameter
P.2001 or equivalent) remains active consecutively for the configured time (P.2002 or
equivalent). The purpose of this protection is to indicate to the controller that there is an open
breaker in the line connecting the generator to the public mains, which, as a matter of fact,
impedes the supply in parallel with the mains.

Type: Failure
Related parameters: P.0802: plant type
P.0900: interface device
To disable: -
In those plants of parallel with the mains, if the mains lacks during the parallel, the generator/s
must be isolated from the mains by opening a beraker (called interface breaker). It that breaker
does not open within 0,5 sec. From the mains lack, the controller activates this anomaly. The
interface breaker can be both MCB and GCB.
Related parameters: P.0800 PMCB bus mode
P.0802: plant type
To disable: -
This anomaly is forced by a MC100 controller when it needs to signal an anomaly also in
genset control boards (the operator will have to look at the display on MC100 controller to
understand the kind of anomaly).
Type: Pre-alarm/Deactivation
Related parameters: -
To disable: -
The controller activates this signalling before closing the GCB if it finds a discrepancy between
the real voltage presence on the parallel bars and that supposed based on the status of the
mains breakers and that of the eventual other genset controllers connected on the PMCB. The
anomaly is activated only if there is no voltage on the bars when it is supposed to be. For
example, if at least another genset has the GCB closed, ther must be voltage on the parallel
bars: if the controller does not detect it, (through the three phase sensor o through a contact)
, it activates the warning after two seconds. The warning is normally a pre-alarm. It becomes
a deactivation (only in automatic modes) after 60 seconds if the controller does not need to
close the GCB.
GC315 applies full management of the fuel pump, for loading the storage tank into the tank on
the machine. The pump can be managed automatically or manually using the controls on the
front panel.

From pages S.10 (GC315x) or E.11 (GC400x) (which can be seen only if an output for pump
control is configured) it is possible to use the normal setting procedure (ENTER to initiate, ▲
and ▼ to modify and ENTER to confirm) to select the pump control mode. NOTE: the fuel
pump control mode is a normal parameter (P.0400) of the controller, therefore it can be
modified including from the programming windows. The following modes are available:
 AUTO: the controller starts/stops the pump depending on the level of the fuel in the
tank on board the machine, with a hysteresis band that prevents continuous
starts/arrests.
 MAN-ON: the pump is stopped only when the tank is full. No hysteresis band is
managed: as soon as the tank is no longer full, the pump starts.
 MAN-OFF: the pump is always off, even with the tank empty.
Through the parameter P.0406 you can select which of the following is the pump's power
supply:
0 – Generator
1 – parallel bars (only GC400x)
2 - Loads
3 - Mains
4 - Always powered (power supply is always present).
The controller keeps the pump off if the selected source is not available (maintaining the
selected operation mode though). With the controller in OFF_RESET the pump is always
stopped.
The controller is able to operate both with a system for level detection on contacts, and with
an ANALOGUE tool.
In order for this feature to be usable, the DOF.1032 code – “Fuel pump” must be set in one of
the configurable outputs of the controller or of the DITEL expansion modules.
Another possibility is to configure a digital output to command and interception solenoid on the
pump line (DOF.1034 – “Fuel pump solenoid command”).
In BoardPrg3 we have the menu 4.2.1 for pump configuring. Anyway, you can set each
individual parameter directly from the controller.
Parameter P.0405 configures the delay between the activation of the solenoid command
(digital output configured as DOF.1034 – “Fuel pump solenoid command”) and the pump start
command (digital output configured as DOF.1032 – Fuel pump command”).
To use this function requires:

 It is recommended to have an ANALOGUE transducer configured on an ANALOGUE
input.
 Configure the controller to control the pump in accordance with said transducer
(parameter P.0401=0).
 Set at least the thresholds to activate/deactivate the pump (parameters P.0402 and
P.0403).
 If set, also minimum, low and high fuel levels are used (parameters P.0347, P.0345,
P.0343).

Warning: if the first two conditions are met, the controller will control the pump no matter what
the threshold values are. In particular, the last condition set thresholds are used even though
related operation times are set to zero (for disabling anomalies). Very important is the
thresholds setting which should be ranked by level (from down up), as follows: minimum, low,
start, stop, high. As already explained, the controller operates even if thresholds are not in this
order; all you need is the first three ones lower than the last two ones (within each of the two
groups they can be swapped, but it is not recommended).

 Make sure you have a contact level transducer.
 Configure the controller to control the pump in accordance with said transducer
(parameter P.0401=1).
 Connect at least the pump start/stop contacts respectively to two configurable inputs
of the controller.
 If connected, the minimum, low and high fuel level contacts are also used.
Warning: if the first two conditions are met, the controller will control the pump no matter what
the connected contacts are. In particular, the contacts related to the last connection are used
even though relevant operation times are set to zero (for disabling anomalies). So, please pay
attention to configuration. Last, contacts must match the following pattern:
 Minimum level contact (input with feature DIF.4211): closed if the level is below the
minimum level threshold.
 Low level contact (input with feature DIF.4212): closed if the level is below the low
level threshold.
 Startup contact (input with feature DIF.3301) closed if the level is below the pump
startup threshold.
 Stop contact (input with feature DIF.3302) closed if the level is below the pump stop
threshold.
 High level contact (input with feature DIF.4213): closed if the level is over the pump
stop threshold.
The controller assigns the actual fuel level by calculating in the order all the following
evaluations:
 If the level is lower than the pump start threshold, the controller assigns the “start”
position.
 If a low level threshold exists, and the level is lower than threshold, the controller
assigns the “low” position.
 If a minimum level threshold exists, and the level is lower than the threshold, the
controller assigns the “minimum” position.
 If the level is higher than the stop threshold, the controller assigns the “stop” position.
 If a maximum level threshold exists, and the level is higher than the threshold, the
controller assigns the “maximum” position.
 If none of the previous condition is met, the controller assigns the “hysteresis” position.
Referring to the position evaluated in the previous paragraph, the pump:
 Activates if the level is “start”, “low” or “minimum”.

 Deactivates if the level is “stop” or “maximum”.
 Retains the actual command if in “hysteresis”.
Pump can be activated and deactivated according to operator needs. However, the controller
prevents the start if the level (see previous paragraphs) is “stop” or “maximum”.
Moreover, you can set the maximum fuel pump activation time with parameter P.0404. This
parameter should be used to set the time needed for the pump to fill the equipment tank, in
the worst conditions: empty tank and engine started at maximum power. If the pump remains
operational (either manually or automatically) for more then said time, the controller stops it
(without changing the control mode), and issues warning W064: probable pump failure or
pump not sucking from the storage tank. As soon as the alarm is acknowledged by the
operator, the pump restarts.
In many cases you need to be able to block the pump (with a signal on the display) due to
certain situations of the system, such as when the storage tank is empty. In these case you
need to:
 Configure a digital input of the controller with feature DIF.4051 – “Fuel pump warning”
(in parameter P.2001 or equivalents).
 Associate a delay to that input (in parameter P.2002 or in the equivalent parameters).
 Configure a message for the alarm (in parameter P.2003 or in the equivalents): for
example “TANK EMPTY”.
If the input remains active for the time configured, the controller issues a warning (the text of
which will be the one configured) and stops the pump (without changing its operating mode).
The controller can monitor the engine cooling temperature in order to activate a heating device
in case of very temperature.
To use this feature, first you need to configure one of the outputs with code DOF.1031 –
“Coolant preheating”. This output will be used to control the heating system. GC315 must
measure the coolant temperature by means of its own ANALOGUE input or via CAN-BUS.
Parameters P.0355 and P.0356 are used to configure the operation thresholds:
 P.0355: temperature (in °C) below which the heating system must activate.
 P.0356: temperature (in °C) above which the one the heating system must deactivate.
The threshold P.0356 must be set to a value higher than P.0355: the two thresholds guarantee
a hysteresis in order to avoid continue turn the heating system on/off due to minimum
temperature shifts. The heating activates if the temperature drops below the threshold P.0355
for at least one second; it turns off when the temperature rises above the threshold P.0356 for
at least one second.
Usually, in the case mains is present, the controller releases loads changed-over on it. If for
any reasons the breaker closing the loads on mains does not work, loads will remain not
connected. Using this feature you can make sure that, in the situation described, the controller
starts the engine and changes-over the loads to the generator.

 At least one of the configurable inputs of the controller should check that the loads are
really closed on the mains, assigning the feature DIF.3022 – “Mains Circuit breaker

status” to one of the digital inputs with parameter P.2001 or its correspondent for the
specific input.
 The time associated with this input (P.2002 o correspondent) must be other than zero.
 Two operation modes available for enabling delivery after failed MCB closure:
1. P.0221 = 0 does not enable the output due to failed MCB closure
In these cases, if the unit is controlling mains loads closing, but acquires an
MCB open status (continuously for the time associated to the input), it will
perform the following:
 GCB open
 With engine shut off, it makes an attempt to close the MCB; if the
engine is already running because the genset was already delivering
power, it starts a sequence of three attempts for MCB closing (in one
of the auto modes)
 It activates the warning W13 “MCB not closed”
 The engine does not start or it is being stopped if already running and
the load remains in black-out
2. P.0221 = 1 Enables output due to MCB failed closure with black-out on

loads
In these cases, if the unit is controlling mains loads closing, but acquires an
MCB open status (continuously for the time associated to the input), it will
perform the following:
 It activates the warning W272 “Mains reverse synchronization failure”
 GCB open
 If the engine is shut off, it makes an attempt to close the MCB; if the
engine is already running, it starts a sequence of three attempts for
MCB closing (in one of the auto modes)
 It activates the warning W13 “MCB not closed”
 It starts the engine if it is shut off, or it keeps the genset operating, if

already running.
 It closes the GCB by powering again the load through the genset.
 No further attempt for MCB closing is made until an operator

“acknowledges” the warning
Now loads will no longer be automatically changed-over on mains. To do that, you need to:
 Put the controller in MAN mode.

 Change-over manually loads on mains.
 Put the controller back in AUTO mode.
After these operations are completed, the warning W013 will be immediately disabled and a
stop cycle with cooling will be started. Nevertheless, if the mains breaker does not close again,
warning will be again activated, the cooling cycle will be interrupted and loads will be again
changed-over on genset.

Usually, this function is not enabled with the key switched to MAN, and it is disabled if the
inhibit input is active.
The warning is activated only if mains is present: this because the breaker is powered by the
mains so that, when the mains fails, the status signal will not activate even with the breaker
closed.
This function must not be mismatched with the “Load function” available for the parallel
systems described in the “Parallel functions handbook”.
This function allows to monitor the trend of the active power in order to diagnose:
 A low load condition
 A high load condition, to disconnect, in case, a part of the loads.
It is necessary to choose a priori the condition to be monitored (using the P.0481 parameter:
set it to zero to select the low power monitoring, set it to 1 to select the high power monitoring).
“0-Low power” is selected by default, but with a 0% reaction threshold, so the feature is
disabled.
In some cases you need to be able to disable the feature with it is of no use. In these cases
you need to configure a digital input with feature DIF.2703 – “Enable the loading thresholds”
in parameters P.2001 or equivalents. If such an input already exists, the feature is enabled
only when it is “active”.
The purpose of this function is to diagnose a low power condition (low load) and
communicating the problem through one of the controller's digital outputs (with more gensets
in parallel this output could be used to deactivate some of the gensets). To associate an output
to this function, the code DOF.3121 – “Load thresholds” must be configured in the parameter
P.3001 (or the corresponding parameter for the other outputs). If no output is configured in
this way, the function will not work.
The controller watches the total active power delivered by the generator, comparing it to two
thresholds (which set, therefore, a hysteresis band): the output is activated (therefore signaling
the low power condition) if the power stays below the lower threshold for the set time. In the
same way, the output is disabled if the power rises above the upper threshold for the set time.
These thresholds and delays are set with following parameters:
 P.0483: lower threshold (percentage of the rated power P.0125).
 P.0484: delay associated to the lower threshold (in seconds).
 P.0485: higher threshold (percentage of the rated power P.0125).
 P.0486: delay associated to the higher threshold (in seconds).
If the thresholds P.0483 and P.0485 are set to zero or are not congruent, the function will be
disabled.
From the moment the contact of DIF.2703 - “Enable load thresholds” (if any) is activated, a
timing begins (the length of which is configured with parameter P.0482), during which the
output is maintained low regardless of the power. This time allows the system to stabilize
before starting to watch powers.
Purpose of this function is to diagnose a high power status (high load) to disconnect part of
the less important loads. Everything we said in the previous paragraph applies, though taking

into account that the output is activated if the power exceeds threshold P.0485 and deactivated
when the power drops below threshold P.0483.
The output is activated in a maximum power condition, and can directly be used as control for
disconnecting loads. Ensure to pay attention to the thresholds: when a part of the loads is
disconnected, the power will decrease. If the lower threshold is too high, the output will be
disabled, and this could cause the load to be reconnected, with a pendulum effect.
You can use certain properly configured digital inputs to change the configuration of the
system without changing the programming parameters. In fact, the controller manages
internally four groups of alternative parameters that can be “copied” in the operating
parameters on request (through a dedicated digital input).
Alternative configurations can be programmed only using the BoardPrg3.
You cannot program or modify the configurations from the controller.
The parameters present in each alternative group are the following:
 P.0101: Generator number of phases.
 P.0102: Generator nominal voltage
 P.0103: Generator VT primary voltage
 P.0104: Generator VT secondary voltage.
 P.0105: Generator nominal frequency.
 P.0106: Generator nominal power (kVA).
 P.0107: CT primary for generator/load.
 P.0108: CT primary for auxiliary current.
 P.0109: Transformer type for auxiliary current.
 P.0116: Mains nominal voltage
 P.0117: Mains VT primary voltage.
 P.0118: Mains VT secondary voltage.
 P.0119: Mains number of phases.
 P.0124: Connection of CT
 P.0125: Engine nominal power (kW).
 P.0126: Use of mains/bars voltage (only GC400x).
 P.0128: Is the generator neutral connected to the controller?
 P.0129: Is the mains neutral connected to the controller?
 P.0130: Auxiliary current connection
 P.0131: Auxiliary current use
 P.0133: Nominal engine speed (primary).
 P.0134: Nominal engine speed (secondary).
 P.0135: Secondary CT or toroid for auxiliary current.
 P.0139: CT secondary for generator/load.

 P.1604: Frequency Setpoint (only GC400x).
 P.1605: Voltage Setpoint (only GC400x).
E’ possibile configurare gli ingressi con le seguenti funzioni:
It is possible to change the configuration by means the following input digital functions:
 DIF.2151 – “Select configuration 1”. When the input becomes "active", parameters of
alternative configuration set 1 are copied in the working configuration.
Caution: when an alternative configuration is copied in the operating parameters, the

previous values of the operating parameters are lost. The only way to restore them is to
have them stored in another alternative configuration and recall it.
This function is usually used with multiple-voltage and/or multiple-frequency panels: wiring the
cams of a selector to the panel on the inputs of the controller, you can manually switch voltages
and frequency without having to use the parameters of the controller.
NOTE: parameter change occurs only with engine shut off and with the controller in
OFF_RESET mode.
Among the various parameters used in the alternative configurations, there is also the engine
speed. For some CAN-BUS engines (such as the Volvo engines), the engine speed can be
controlled directly from the GC315, by means of the P.0701 parameter (and consequently it
can be done using the alternative configurations). Refer to [6] for gear shift, because the
operation is more complex.
Notes: GC315 is unable to directly track EJP information from the mains. To use this
function an external detector must be used. This detector must provide two output
signals coherent with said function.
The EJP function allows to start the engine and warm it before mains failure, so when it will
happen, loads can be immediately changed-over on genset, reducing to the minimum the time
the loads remain unsupplied.
The system is based on two signals, available through the mains provider:
A. A signal activated well in advance with respect to the mains failure (e.g. approx 30
mins).
B. A signal activated just before mains failure.
We want to start the engine in (a settable) advance in relation to signal B; however, the load
must be taken only when B is active. The controller can perform this operation following the
steps below:
 A and B signals must remain active until mains reactivates.
 Both signals must be connected to relays with exchanging contacts.
 The time between A and B signals activation must be known.
To use this function the controller has to be configured in the following way:

 Configure a digital input with feature DIF.2701 – “Remote start request” (in parameter
P.2001 or the equivalents for the other inputs). In addition, this input requires
configuring the engine start-up delay (in seconds, in the parameter P.2002 or
equivalent), since A activates. If, for example, we want to warm the engine for five
minutes and the A signal will activate 30 minutes before B, it will require to set 1500
seconds, i.e. 25 minutes (it is possible to set delays up to 4000 seconds, i.e. 66
minutes).
 Configure a second digital input with feature DIF.2502 – “Loading inhibition) (in
parameter P.2004 or the equivalents).
Then connect the NO contact of signal A to first configured input and the contact NC of signal
B to second input. NOTE: the feature “Loading inhibition” blocks the load connection,
even if the genset has been started automatically for other reasons. To prevent this
problem, use a logic that prevents the activation of this feature if the generator was not
started with the “REMOTE START” feature.
When both signals are inactive, the controller does not receive the remote start request and
remains at rest in AUTO mode. The "Inhibition of supply" contact is skipped.
When signal A activates, both controller inputs will be active. The controller will not
immediately shift to REMOTE START mode, but will do only after the time set in P.2002 (or
equivalents) is elapsed. So, also in this phase the CHANGE-OVER INHIBITION is skipped. In
this phase, window S.01 shows the remaining time to startup.
After the time since activation of signal A, the controller shifts to REMOTE START mode and
performs the engine start. But in this phase, the “Change-over sequence disabling” input is no
longer skipped, and, being it active (connected on contact NC), it prevents the loads change-
over on generator.
When signal B activates, the “Change-over sequence disabling” input deactivates, thus
allowing the load change-over on generator.
When the mains is on, both signals A and B deactivate. Therefore, the controller reverts to
AUTO mode, due to mains on, performs the engine stop (with cooling cycle).
The controller can automatically inform the operator about programmed maintenance, by
means of two engine working hours and days counters.
This function is configurable with parameters P.0424 and P.0425. With P.0424, it is possible
to set extra operation hours for maintenance service. Instead, P.0425 is used to configure
what type of warning should be issued at expiry: a warning, an unloading or an interlock (the
anomaly code is A039 or D039 or W039).
The function is enabled if the parameter P.0424 contains a value other than zero. The count
starts in the moment this parameter is set. When the time configured has elapsed, the
controller stores the status of the service request in the non-volatile memory. In this way, also

powering the controller off, signalling is not lost and cannot be reset. If an alarm has been
selected withy P.0425, then the generator cannot be used again. This function allows to
manage rental contracts “by hour number”.
To cancel the maintenance request (and the relevant signal) requires setting again the
parameter P.0424: to disable the function, set the parameter to zero; to set the next
maintenance after the same period as the previous one, simply confirm the existing parameter;
or set a new interval.
Note that, in order to modify these parameters, an installer level password is required.
This function is configurable with parameters P.0436 and P.0437. With P.0436, it is possible
to set extra operation hours for maintenance service. Instead, P.0437 is used to configure
what type of warning should be issued at expiry: a warning, an unloading or an interlock (the
anomaly code is A040 or D040 or W040).
starts in the moment this parameter is set. When the time configured has elapsed, the
controller stores the status of the service request in the non-volatile memory. In this way, also
powering the controller off, signalling is not lost and cannot be reset. If an alarm has been
selected withy P.0437, then the generator cannot be used again. This function allows to
manage rental contracts “by hour number”.
To cancel the maintenance request (and the relevant signal) requires setting again the
parameter P.0436: to disable the function, set the parameter to zero; to set the next
This function is configurable with parameters P.0438, which set how many days left to the
required maintenance (independently from the engine operation). The expiry date will be
reminded with a warning, (the anomaly code is W050).
starts in the moment this parameter is set. When the date configured expires, exceeding 8:00
of the set day (non-programmable fixed hour), the controller stores the status of the service
request in the non-volatile memory. In this way, also powering the controller off, signalling is
not lost and cannot be reset.
To cancel the maintenance request (and the related signalling), it is required to set the
parameter P.0438 again: to disable the function, set the parameter to zero; to set the next
The controller manages internally the following counters:
1. Partial active power meter (kWh) (resettable), with power measured when the loads
are connected to the generator; it measures only the supplied power and does not
measure in case of power reverse.
2. Total active power meter (kWh), with power measured when the loads are connected
to the generator; it measures only the supplied power and does not measure in case
of power reverse.

3. Partial reactive power meter (kvarh) (resettable), with power measured when the loads
are connected to the generator: it measures the absolute value.
4. Total reactive power meter (kvarh), with power measured when the loads are
connected to the generator: it measures the absolute value.
5. Partial active power meter (kWh) (resettable), with power measured when the loads
are connected to the mains (only if the CTS are mounted on the loads) .
6. Total active power meter (kWh), with power measured when the loads are connected
to the mains (only if the CTS are mounted on the loads) .
7. Partial reactive power meter (kvarh) (resettable), with power measured when the loads
are connected to the mains (only if the CTS are mounted on the loads) : it measures
the absolute value.
8. Total reactive power meter (kvarh), with power measured when the loads are
connected to the mains (only if the CTS are mounted on the loads) : it measures
the absolute value.
9. Engine starts counter (resettable to zero).
10. Partial engine running hours counter (resettable to zero).
11. Counter for the total engine running hours left to maintenance 1.
12. Counter for the total engine running hours left to maintenance 2.
13. Load working time with GCB closed (hours) counter (resettable to zero)
14. Partial engine running hours counter (resettable to zero) with engine protections
OVVERRIDE active.
15. Controller total power supply time (hours) counter
16. Total counter of the controller supplying hours
Almost all these counters and meters are displayed on the controller's front panel (only the
total supply time counter is not displayed). However, all can be read via the serial port (with
the ModBus protocol). Some of these counters can be reset by the operator following a proper
procedure, or via the serial port (they are marked in the list with “resettable to zero”). All these
counters are saved in a non-volatile memory; therefore they store their values also when the
controller is powered off. Non-volatile memories have limited life cycles, therefore reducing
memory writing to minimum is required. Therefore, a counter may not be immediately saved
as its value changes; consequently, before powering the controller off, ensure to know when
and how the counters were saved.
Counters are saved (all together and in the same time) in the following conditions:
 Immediately after each engine start (with engine running, not after each start attempt).
 Immediately after each engine stop (when controller acknowledges the engine
stopped status, not when stop is requested).
 After each engine running hours counter increase (total, also if the engine has been
started for instance six times for ten minutes each time).
 After each total engine running hours counter increase (total, also if the engine has
been started for instance six times for ten minutes each time).
 Each time the load engine working hours counter is increased (total, also if the engine
has been started for instance six times for ten minutes each time).

 Each time the working hours counter with engine protections OVVERRIDE active is
increased (total, also if the engine has been started for instance six times for ten
minutes each time).
 Every time the controller is set to OFF_RESET.
 For each hour the controller is powered.
 When parameter P.0424 is changed (maintenance interval 1) and the parameter

P.0436 is changed (maintenance interval 2).
Furthermore, counters are saved when they are reset to zero (individually or globally) via front
panel or serial port. Note that some counters have a decimal part (for example the minutes-
counters associated to hours-counters), which is also saved in a non-volatile memory.
Powering off the controller in an uncontrolled way can cause the loss of the decimal part. It is
enough to switch the controller to OFF-RESET to force data saving, before switching off the
power.
The resetting procedure is common for all the counters, but it only applies to some of them,
based on the page displayed on the multifunctional display. See in paragraph 7.7.4.3 the
description of the display page that contains the counter to be reset to zero.
The controller is provided with a standard hardware clock. It is shown in detail in the page S.06
(GC315x) or S.03 (GC400x). It can be set through the programming menu 4.7.1 – Date/Time
or the serial port, and is used for many functions:
 History logs recordings
 Engine TEST start-up weekly planning.
 Weekly planning of time intervals in which the genset can start automatically.
The clock is equipped with rechargeable buffer battery and is able to stay up to date for several
months, even if the controller remains unpowered. If the controller is not used (unpowered) for
a long time, even if the clock reactivates immediately as soon as it is powered, it needs a few
hours to ensure full recharge of the internal battery.
In case the controller is equipped with an Ethernet connection, the controller clock can be
automatically updated through the connection towards the server “Si.Mo.Ne” or towards a NTP
server (see par.Errore. L'origine riferimento non è stata trovata.). The controller registers the
vent “EVT.1076 - modified date and time” in the data log, only if the difference between the
new time received and the current one is higher than one minute.
Server “Si.Mo.Ne”
Every time that the server sends a data packet to the server “Si.Mo.Ne” receives as an answer
a synchronisation packet containing the date and the time of the reference time zone (or the
CUT time “Coordinated Universal Time”) including the time zone and eventual daylight saving;
with the received value, the dater is updated (parameters P.0409 and P.0410 are not used).
Server NTP
The NTP server (queried by the controller every 5 minutes) returns back to the controller the
date and the time of the reference time zone (or the CUT time “Coordinated Universal Time”)
from which the controller can calculate and update itself with the internal dater keeping its own
time zone and the eventual daylight saving. To this purpose, the following parameters are
available:

 P.0409: Daylight saving
 “0-No” Not current daylight saving (leaves the time unchanged).
 “1-Yes” Current daylight saving (it adds one hour to the one received).
 “2-Automatic (only Europe)”: automatically calculates if the daylight saving is current

or not. It is only valid for Europe as since 2002 it has been unified (it activates at 01:00
of the last Sunday of March and deactivates at 01:00 of the last Sunday of October.
 P.0410: Daylight saving (1=15 min.; 4=1 hour).

The setting limits are from -47 to + 48 and allow to manage all the earth time zone with a
quart of hour resolution.
The engine TEST start-up is planned on a weekly basis. Thus it is possible to select in which
days the engine must be started for TEST.
WARNING! Periodical test start-up is not linked to manual or auto engine starts.
I.e. the engine may have been used just few minutes before but test will anyway start at due
time. In addition to the dates, it is also possible to select a start time and duration. This time
interval is common to all the days selected.
The parameters related to this function are the following:
 P.0418: allows to specify in which days of week the engine TEST will be performed.
It is a bit-configurable parameter; each bit of the parameter corresponds to a day of
the week. The value for the parameter is the sum of the “value” fields in the following
table related to the days you are interested in.
Bit Value Day

0 1 Sunday
1 2 Monday
2 4 Tuesday
3 8 Wednesday
4 16 Thursday
5 32 Friday
6 64 Saturday
For example, if you want to perform the TEST only on Monday and Thursday, you
must set 18 (16+2).
 P.0419: allows to set start time for the TEST (Hours and minutes).
 P.0420: allows to configure the TEST duration (in minutes).
P.0420 sets the duration instead of an end test time. This is due to the same parameter being
also used for TEST activated by an SMS command.
In some applications, it is useful to inhibit the automatic intervention of the engine for mains
failure in hours or days where the mains is not used. For example, if a factory is closed on
Sunday, the engine should never start in this day for mains fault (because it consumes
unnecessary fuel). With this function you can select in which days and in which time intervals
the genset can start automatically. The planning is made on a weekly basis: therefore, it is
possible to plan in which days the generator must operate. Besides days, it is possible to set
a single auto operation enable time slot common to all selected days.

The parameters related to this function are the following:
 P.0421: allows to specify in which days of week the engine can start automatically. It
is a bit-configurable parameter; each bit of the parameter corresponds to a day of the
week. The value to be set for the parameter is the sum of the value fields in the
following table related to the days needed.
Bit Value Day

0 1 Sunday
1 2 Monday
2 4 Tuesday
3 8 Wednesday
4 16 Thursday
5 32 Friday
6 64 Saturday
 P.0422: allows to configure the start of the time interval during which the engine can
start automatically (in hours and minutes).
 P.0423: allows to configure the end of the time interval during which the engine can
start automatically (in hours and minutes).
Usually P.0422 will be set to a value lower than P.0423. On the contrary, if it contains a higher
value, the controller infers that the time interval is set across midnight: in this case, the time
set with P.0422 refers to the days selected with P.0421, while the time set with P.0423 refers
to the following days.
For example, in case an automatic genset start is required only Monday through Friday,
between 08:00 and 18:00, you must set:
P.0421 = 62 (2+4+8+16+32)
P.0422 = 08:00
P.0423 = 18:00
The controller has a non-volatile memory inside (which does not need power), used to store
various information such as parameters, counters etc. The memory is subdivided into various
areas. When the controller is powered, it performs a check on the data stored in each area: if
even just one area is incorrect, it displays an error message. Said message contains a
numerical code (in hexadecimal form); each bit to 1 of said code corresponds to an area of
the memory that is not valid. Here is a table listing the areas and their bit.
Area Rel. Bit Value Description

1 1.00 0 1 (0001) Coefficients for the calibration of the measuring inputs of the
controller.
2 1.00 1 2 (0002) Various information (language selected, lcd display contrast,
maintenance request).
3 1.00 2 4 (0004) Counters
4 1.00 3 8 (0008) History log for diagnose codes acquired via CAN-BUS from the
engine.
5 1.00 4 16 (0010) History log of the maximum peaks.
6 1.00 5 32 (0020) Parameters alternative configurations.
7 1.00 6 64 (0040) Parameter:

8 1.00 7 128 (0080) Text parameters
(e.g. configurable messages related to the inputs)
If, for example, the value between brackets is “0004”, it means that only the counters area is
not valid. If the value is “0041”, it means that the parameters areas (0040) and the Current
language area (0001) are not valid.
If any of the areas is not valid, the normal operating sequences are not carried out until the
operator presses the “ENTER + EXIT” buttons: in fact, the situation must be taken note of,
because it may cause malfunctions (for example, imagine what would happen if the invalid
area were the one of the parameters) Only when the operator presses “ENTER + EXIT” the
controller reloads the default settings for the data stored in the invalid areas: it means that, in
the event the controller is shut off without pressing “ENTER + EXIT”, next time you turn it on
you will get again the invalid memory report.

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01 21/05/2014 173 Modified section 4.2 and Chapters 3, 8 and 9.

02 19/09/2014 173 GC315Plus added

Technical Handbook iii

6. Link Controllers ..................................................................................................... 79

Technical Handbook vii

viii Technical Handbook

xii Technical Handbook

Technical Handbook xiii

xiv Technical Handbook

Controller USB RS232 RS485 Ethernet Modem CAN CAN ANALOGUE

GC315Plus Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

GC315Link Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

GC400x Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

GC400Link Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

GC400Mains Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

GC400Mains+Link Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

 GC315x: to refer to all models GC315, GC315Link, GC315Plus.

 GC400x: to refer to all models GC400, GC400Link, GC400Mains and GC400Mains+Link

[1] SICES EAAM0448xx Parameters Table GC315.

[2] SICES EAAM0504xx Parameters Table GC400.

[3] SICES EAAM0458xx Software Manual BoardPRG3.xx.

[4] SICES EAAS0341xx Serial Communication and SMS Protocol.

[5] SICES EAAS0449xx Modbus Registers GC315.

[6] SICES EAAS0505xx ModBus Registers GC400.

[7] SICES EAAM0136xx User Manual J1939 interfaces.

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[11] EAAM0410xx User Manual SI.MO.NE.

[12] SICES EAAM0199xx Paralel Functions Manual DST4602/GC500/GC400x.

This manual contains the following indications:

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IMPORTANT! Both the SW1 switches must remain in OFF position.

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EVT (“Event”): the following is an event code

The software codes available at the release date are:

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Back GC400Link and GC400Mains+Link

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GC315Link , GC400Link e GC400Mains+Link:

Protection against polarity reversal with built-in self-resetting fuse.

GC315 Link , GC400 Link and GC400Mains+Link:

Maximum power For GC315:

Max 800mA @ 7 VDC

GC315 Link and GC400Link:

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Input impedance of the voltage measurements:

Measurement of three currents with electrical return and C.T. report. In

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GC315Link and GC400Link with internal battery charger:

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Link Link Mains+Link

Modem Quad band 850/900/1800/1900 MHz

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1 JA Interface RS232 (Only GC315Plus) 9 Poles Male Canon